Public schools in Apple Valley, MN
20 open public schools with an address in Apple Valley, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
20
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
13,338
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
14.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
2
2 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of Apple Valley public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Apple Valley, MN: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 13,338 students, an average of 667 per school. The largest campus is Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and the largest elementary school is Greenleaf Elementary (747).
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan operates the most schools here (17), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 14.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools, 2 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 8 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 8 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 36% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Apple Valley
Elementary schools in Apple Valley
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedar Park Elementary STEM School Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Magnet | PK–05 | 722 | 13.1:1 | |
| Diamond Path El Sch of Intl Studies Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Magnet | KG–05 | 686 | 14.6:1 | |
| FIT Academy FIT Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 264 | 11.7:1 | |
| Greenleaf Elementary Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | PK–05 | 747 | 13.8:1 | |
| Highland Elementary Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | KG–05 | 662 | 14.3:1 | |
| Southview Elementary Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | PK–05 | 576 | 13:1 | |
| Westview Elementary Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | PK–05 | 500 | 12.7:1 |
Middle schools in Apple Valley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falcon Ridge Middle Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 06–08 | 1,088 | 17.5:1 | |
| Scott Highlands Middle Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 06–08 | 1,228 | 18.4:1 | |
| Valley Middle School of STEM Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 06–08 | 1,090 | 15.9:1 |
High schools in Apple Valley
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABE Diploma Program Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Alternative School | 09–12 | 40 | 5.5:1 | |
| Apple Valley Senior High Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 09–12 | 1,999 | 17.1:1 | |
| Cooperative Area Learning Prg. Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Alternative School | 05–12 | 0 | — | |
| Eastview Senior High Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 09–12 | 2,328 | 19.9:1 | |
| FIT Academy High School FIT Academy · Charter | 06–12 | 194 | 32.7:1 | |
| School of Environmental Studies Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 11–12 | 334 | 15.2:1 | |
| Transition Plus Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Special Education School | 11–12 | 154 | 8.6:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Apple Valley
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917 Tea Intermediate School District 917 · Special Education School | PK–12 | 41 | 3.2:1 | |
| Dakota Ridge School Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Special Education School | KG–12 | 101 | 3.8:1 | |
| Dakota Valley Learning Center Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Special Education School | PK–PK | 584 | 25.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.5%
- Hispanic15.5%
- Black18.7%
- Asian7.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Apple Valley schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (13,338 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Apple Valley
How many public schools are in Apple Valley, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Apple Valley: 7 elementary, 3 middle, 7 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 13,338 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Apple Valley?
Schools with an address in Apple Valley belong to 3 education agencies, led by Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan (17 schools), FIT Academy (2 schools), Intermediate School District 917 (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Apple Valley?
Eastview Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Apple Valley, with 2,328 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Apple Valley?
Yes. 2 of the 20 public schools in Apple Valley are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including FIT Academy, FIT Academy High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Apple Valley schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Apple Valley public schools is 14.3:1, higher than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Apple Valley guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities