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Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - "The One-to-One School. One student works with one teacher - all the time!"

Best Dakota County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 53 private schools serving 6,415 students in Dakota County, MN (there are , serving 72,640 public students). 8% of all K-12 students in Dakota County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top-ranked private schools in Dakota County, MN include First Baptist School, Cyprus Classical Academy, and Visitation School.
The average tuition cost is $13,349, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,179.
50% of private schools in Dakota County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top-Ranked Dakota County 草榴社区 Schools (2026)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Cyprus Classical Academy
Cyprus Classical Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
190 Cobblestone Lane
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Gr: Inquire with school | 50 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Croix Lutheran Academy
St. Croix Lutheran Academy Photo - SCLA welcomes students from the local community, the United States, and from around the world.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
All Saints Catholic Church School (K-8)
All Saints Catholic Church School (K-8) Photo - Fr. Wilson & Fr. Mike visit the classroom throughout the year.
(Catholic)
(2)
19795 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Gr: PK-8 | 478 students Avg. class size: 24 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
7320 175th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 953-4155
Gr: K-8 | 190 students Avg. class size: 17 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School
Faithful Shepherd Catholic School Photo - Our STEM lab and Makerspace LabLearner curriculum based on the Next Generation Science Standards. This program has ongoing pre-lab, hands-on lab, and post-lab lessons.
(Catholic)
(5)
3355 Columbia Drive
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 262-2898
Gr: PK-8 | 483 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 9 | Extracurrculars: 5 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Glory Academy
Glory Academy Photo - Working together.
(Pentecostal)
(3)
25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Gr: PK-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
13900 Biscayne Avenue West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-1658
Gr: PK-8 | 296 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
St. Josephs School
St. Josephs School Photo
(Catholic)
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Gr: NS-8 | 462 students Avg. class size: 19 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition listed
Saint Thomas Academy
Saint Thomas Academy Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(3)
949 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1516
Gr: 6-12 | 588 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo - Established and Excelling
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2950 Highway 55
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
Gr: PK-8 | 126 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 5 | Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Visitation School
Visitation School Photo - Upper School Biology students utilize the Visitation 60 acre campus for research
(Catholic)
(6)
2455 Visitation Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1706
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
American Montessori Burnsville
American Montessori Burnsville Photo - American Montessori Burnsville Location
Montessori School
(8)
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Gr: NS-3 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Apple Valley KinderCare
Apple Valley KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Apple Valley KinderCare!
Daycare / Preschool
7691 145th St. W.
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-3511
Gr: NS-PK
Becks Montessori Accelerated Learning Center
Montessori School
(1)
4194 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 686-7984
Gr: PK-K | 116 students Avg. class size: 15 students Tuition listed
Berea Lutheran
(Other Lutheran)
(1)
9308 Rich Valley Blvd
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 994-1074
Gr: PK-8 | 26 students
Berean Preschool
Berean Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
309 County Road 42 E
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 223-1814
Gr: NS-PK | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights
Brightmont Academy - Mendota Heights Photo - Taking individual courses at Brightmont Academy offers an effective one-to-one instruction alternative for students to learn concepts and skills by progressing at their own pace.
Special Program Emphasis
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition listed
Burnsville KinderCare
Burnsville KinderCare Photo - Burnsville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1888 East 134th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 891-3800
Gr: NS-PK
Burnsville West KinderCare
Burnsville West KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1800 Greenwood Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-5116
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students
Celebration Academy
(Assembly of God)
16655 Kenyon Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-1920
Gr: PK-1 | 62 students Tuition listed
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Gr: PK-8 | 246 students Avg. class size: 22 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 2 Tuition listed
Crown Of Life Lutheran
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
115 Crusader Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Gr: PK-8 | 171 students Tuition listed
Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare
Dodd Blvd Lakeville KinderCare Photo - Lakeville/Farmington KinderCare Learning Center
Daycare / Preschool
17420 Dodd Blvd.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-6005
Gr: NS-PK
Eagan Cliff Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1865 Plaza Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 452-1616
Gr: NS-PK
Eagan Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
4155 Lexington Ave. S.
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 994-4588
Gr: NS-PK
Eagan Krestwood KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3620 Krestwood Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 681-1968
Gr: NS-PK
Eagan Montessori And Child Care
Montessori School
1250 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 452-3277
Gr: PK-K | 33 students
Eagan North KinderCare
Eagan North KinderCare Photo - Lobby - Welcome to KinderCare Eagan North!
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Town Centre Dr.
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 452-7884
Gr: NS-PK
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
16189 Elmhurst Lane
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
Gr: NS-K Avg. class size: 10 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School
Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
151 County Rd. 42 E.
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 432-5527
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Heritage Lutheran School
Daycare / Preschool
13401 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-6225
Gr: PK-K | 48 students
Holy Trinity Catholic School
Holy Trinity Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
(1)
745 6th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 455-8557
Gr: PK-8 | 105 students Avg. class size: 10 students Sports: 6 | Extracurrculars: 4 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Journey Montessori Academy
Montessori School
14980 Garrett Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 953-6441
Gr: K-7 | 17 students
Kenrick Avenue KinderCare
Kenrick Avenue KinderCare Photo - Infant A is for our non-mobile Infants. In this room, we have many floor mobiles and other activites to keep your child stimulated during the day. Once they start to crawl and/or walk, they will transition to the Infant B Classroom. In this classroom, the teachers follow the exact schedule you are wanting for your Infant.
Daycare / Preschool
17455 Kenrick Ave.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 898-1200
Gr: NS-PK
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[+] Show Closed 草榴社区 Schools in Dakota County, Minnesota

Dakota County 草榴社区 Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1565 Cliff Road, Suite 9
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 405-8005
Gr: NS-PK | 60 students Tuition listed
4300 Nicols Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 456-0001
Gr: K-7 | 21 students
1815 Bromley St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-1863
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
12156 Nicollet Avenue S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students

Overview

This County (Dakota County)
This State (MN)
# Schools
54 Schools

Student Body:

# Students
6,415 Students
96,841 Students
% Average Students of Color
21%
23%

Academics and Faculty:

# Teachers
531 Teachers
7,914 Teachers
Average Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
% Average Faculty w/Advanced Degree
59%
50%
Average Class Size
15 students
17 students
Average Number of AP Courses
12 courses
12 courses
Average SAT score
1365
(Out of 1600)
1285
Average ACT score
27
(Out of 36)
26

Tuition and Acceptance Rate:

Average Yearly Tuition Cost
$13,349
$10,179
Average Summer Program Cost
$1,085
$588
Average % on Financial Aid
42%
39%
Average Financial Aid Grant
$4,625
$3,004
Average Acceptance Rate
91%
87%
Average Endowment Size
$17.3 million
$32.72 million

Students by Ethnicity:

0.55
0.58
# American Indian Students
16 Students
625 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
231 Students
3,706 Students
% Asian Students
4%
4%
# Hispanic Students
305 Students
4,579 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
4%
# Black Students
223 Students
4,223 Students
% Black Students
3%
4%
# White Students
4,241 Students
58,399 Students
% White Students
62%
59%
# Hawaiian Students
9 Students
194 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
% of Two or more races Students
n/a
n/a
# Others Students
1,799 Students
27,372 Students
% of Others Students
26%
28%
All Ethnic Groups

Extracurriculars and Sports:

Average Number of Extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
10 extracurriculars
Average Number of Sports
9 sports
8 sports

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked private schools in Dakota County, MN?
The top-ranked private schools in Dakota County, MN include First Baptist School, Cyprus Classical Academy, and Visitation School.
How many private schools are located in Dakota County?
53 private schools are located in Dakota County.
How much do private schools cost in Dakota County?
The average tuition cost is $13,349, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $10,179.
How diverse are private schools in Dakota County?
Dakota County private schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Dakota County go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Dakota County are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dakota County?
50% of private schools in Dakota County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).
Which private schools in Dakota County are often viewed compared to one another?

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