Photo: davumaya · CC BY-SA 2.0Burnsville’s public schools score below 69% of Minnesota districts on tests and graduation
On the state math tests, 31% of Burnsville’s students scored proficient, below the Minnesota average (45%). The grade covers the public school district serving Burnsville, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within Minnesota, not nationally.
From Minnesota state tests taken in spring 2022, when 94% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Burnsville’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 1597 Minnesota towns with household incomes within a quarter of Burnsville’s, its schools beat 8%, lower than their 31% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 41% of tested students were proficient in reading and 31% in math, against 51% and 45% statewide; 94% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
76% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $19,166 per student, against $17,091 across Minnesota (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Five elementary schools, then one middle and one high school
Which elementary school depends on the address; from grade 6 the district’s path is Joseph Nicollet Middle School, then Burnsville High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary, STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville, STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville, Universal Academy South Elementary, Gateway STEM Academy Charter School, Good Shepherd Lutheran School (private), Cyprus Classical Academy (private) and Southview Christian (private) are in town. ONE91 Virtual Academy Secondary and ONE91 Virtual Academy Elementary, online schools, are based here too; they aren’t counted as local schools. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Burnsville’s grade
C: better than 31% of Minnesota school districts, #260 of 274 Minnesota towns. Both inputs trail the Minnesota average; test scores are the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Burnsville, with each school’s own grade.
6th grade in Burnsville
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 50 students · 1:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Burnsville
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 50 students · 1:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Burnsville
Joseph Nicollet Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 50 students · 1:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Burnsville
Burnsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,029 students · 18:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Burnsville
Burnsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,029 students · 18:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Burnsville
Burnsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,029 students · 18:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Burnsville
Burnsville High School
Grades 9–12 · 2,029 students · 18:1 students per teacher
Burnsville’s public schools are run by Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, which also serves Savage. Parts of Burnsville (18% and 8% of its land) are served by Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and Lakeville Public instead. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Burnsville vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the Minnesota towns that share Burnsville’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Burnsville | C | Burnsville-Eagan-Savage |
| Bloomington | C+ | Bloomington Public |
| Apple Valley | A− | Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan |
| Savage | B | Burnsville-Eagan-Savage PK–12 · Prior Lake-Savage Area Schools PK–12 |
| Lakeville | A | Lakeville Public |
| Eagan | B+ | Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan PK–12 · West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan PK–12 |
Every school in Burnsville
22 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with Minnesota’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Left off: 2 public programs with fewer than 25 students (Universal Academy South Middle/High and Learners Center).
Questions about Burnsville’s schools
Are Burnsville’s schools good?
On Minnesota’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Burnsville children attend score below 69% of Minnesota’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #260 of 274 Minnesota towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 8%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Burnsville in?
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 7,663 students in 19 schools (2024–25). Small parts of Burnsville are served by Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan and Lakeville Public.
Where do Burnsville kids go to high school?
Burnsville High School, with 2,029 students; its own test results earn a C+.
What is Burnsville’s graduation rate?
76% of the class of 2023 in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District graduated in four years, against 83% across Minnesota.
How much does Burnsville spend per student?
$19,166 in Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District (FY2024), against $17,091 across Minnesota. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Burnsville?
Yes: Good Shepherd Lutheran School (religious, grades PK–8, 168 students), Cyprus Classical Academy (nonsectarian, grades , 60 students) and Southview Christian (religious, grades PK–9, 37 students). Burnsville also has 5 charter schools, free and open by application.
Parents talk
What Burnsville families are saying about school.
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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within Minnesota. Stars are from neighbors.