Dakota County Public Schools
Dakota County, Minnesota
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
150
public schools
Total Enrollment
73,725
students
School Districts
17
districts
How to use the Dakota County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Minnesota; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Dakota County has 17 district entries. ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 41 schools.
School records are spread across 14 listed communities. APPLE VALLEY has the most listed schools, with 20 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 62 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
NCES flags 17 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 8 charter, 10 virtual. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
18 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
150
in Dakota County
Reported Enrollment
73,725
150 schools reporting
School Districts
17
districts
Charter Schools
8
5% of total
School Level Breakdown
17 School Districts in Dakota County
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
Lakeville Area Schools
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS
South St. Paul Public School Dist
RANDOLPH PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL DISTRICT 917
150 Public Schools in Dakota County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 18 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 150 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ROSEMOUNT SENIOR HIGH | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | ROSEMOUNT, 55068Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,425 |
| EASTVIEW SENIOR HIGH | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | APPLE VALLEY, 55124Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,308 |
| FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | FARMINGTON, 55024Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 2,201 |
| EAGAN SENIOR HIGH | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | EAGAN, 55123City: Small | 9–12 | High | 2,171 |
| Burnsville High School | Profile | Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | BURNSVILLE, 55337Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,119 |
| LAKEVILLE SOUTH HIGH | Profile | Lakeville Area Schools | LAKEVILLE, 55044Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,906 |
| APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | APPLE VALLEY, 55124Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,893 |
| LAKEVILLE NORTH HIGH | Profile | Lakeville Area Schools | LAKEVILLE, 55044Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,796 |
| Two Rivers High School | Profile | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan | MENDOTA HEIGHTS, 55118Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,479 |
| BURNSVILLE AREA LEARNING CENTER | Profile | Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | BURNSVILLE, 55337Suburb: Large | 6–12 | Alternative | 1,390 |
| HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL | Profile | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | HASTINGS, 55033Town: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,353 |
| HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL | Profile | HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT | HASTINGS, 55033Town: Fringe | 5–8 | Middle | 1,210 |
| ROSEMOUNT MIDDLE | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | ROSEMOUNT, 55068Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,205 |
| SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLE | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | APPLE VALLEY, 55124Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,184 |
| DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | EAGAN, 55123City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,158 |
| Valley Middle School of STEM | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | APPLE VALLEY, 55124Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,076 |
| SIMLEY SENIOR HIGH | Profile | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS | INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, 55076Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,062 |
| FALCON RIDGE MIDDLE | Profile | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN | APPLE VALLEY, 55124Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 970 |
| CENTURY MIDDLE SCHOOL | Listed only | Lakeville Area Schools | LAKEVILLE, 55044Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 931 |
| South St. Paul High School | Listed only | South St. Paul Public School Dist | SOUTH SAINT PAUL, 55075Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 923 |
ROSEMOUNT SENIOR HIGH
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
ROSEMOUNT, 55068 / Suburb: Large
EASTVIEW SENIOR HIGH
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
APPLE VALLEY, 55124 / Suburb: Large
FARMINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
FARMINGTON, 55024 / Rural: Fringe
EAGAN SENIOR HIGH
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
EAGAN, 55123 / City: Small
Burnsville High School
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
BURNSVILLE, 55337 / Suburb: Large
LAKEVILLE SOUTH HIGH
Lakeville Area Schools
LAKEVILLE, 55044 / Rural: Fringe
APPLE VALLEY SENIOR HIGH
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
APPLE VALLEY, 55124 / Suburb: Large
LAKEVILLE NORTH HIGH
Lakeville Area Schools
LAKEVILLE, 55044 / Suburb: Large
Two Rivers High School
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
MENDOTA HEIGHTS, 55118 / Suburb: Large
BURNSVILLE AREA LEARNING CENTER
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
BURNSVILLE, 55337 / Suburb: Large
HASTINGS HIGH SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
HASTINGS, 55033 / Town: Fringe
HASTINGS MIDDLE SCHOOL
HASTINGS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
HASTINGS, 55033 / Town: Fringe
ROSEMOUNT MIDDLE
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
ROSEMOUNT, 55068 / Suburb: Large
SCOTT HIGHLANDS MIDDLE
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
APPLE VALLEY, 55124 / Suburb: Large
DAKOTA HILLS MIDDLE
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
EAGAN, 55123 / City: Small
Valley Middle School of STEM
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
APPLE VALLEY, 55124 / Suburb: Large
SIMLEY SENIOR HIGH
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS SCHOOLS
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS, 55076 / Suburb: Large
FALCON RIDGE MIDDLE
ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN
APPLE VALLEY, 55124 / Suburb: Large
CENTURY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Lakeville Area Schools
LAKEVILLE, 55044 / Suburb: Large
South St. Paul High School
South St. Paul Public School Dist
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, 55075 / Suburb: Large
Dakota County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Dakota County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Minnesota. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Dakota County public school directory?
The directory lists 150 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Dakota County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Dakota County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Dakota County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 18 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Dakota County?
Start with the 17 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Dakota County directory?
Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.