Public schools in Burnsville, MN
20 open public schools with an address in Burnsville, operated by 5 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
7,644
20 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
13.6:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
5
2 magnet · 2 virtual
An overview of Burnsville public schools
The federal directory lists 20 public schools in Burnsville, MN: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. The 20 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,644 students, an average of 382 per school. The largest campus is Burnsville High School (2,029 students), and the largest elementary school is Echo Park Leadership Engineer/Tech (732).
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools operates the most schools here (14), and 2 regular districts have at least one Burnsville campus, plus 3 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 13.6:1, similar to 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 5 charter schools, 2 magnet schools, 2 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 56% 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 Burnsville
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools
Public school district
14 schools in Burnsville · 20 total
STEP Academy
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Burnsville · 4 total
Universal Academy Charter School
Independent charter agency
2 schools in Burnsville · 4 total
Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan
Public school district
1 school in Burnsville · 39 total
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Burnsville · 3 total
Elementary schools in Burnsville
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Echo Park Leadership Engineer/Tech Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Magnet | PK–05 | 732 | 12.9:1 | |
| Edward Neill Elementary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 377 | 14.4:1 | |
| Gideon Pond Elementary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 361 | 14:1 | |
| ONE91 Virtual Academy Elementary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Virtual | KG–05 | 34 | 20.5:1 | |
| Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary Seven Hills Preparatory Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 480 | 8.1:1 | |
| Sky Oaks Elementary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 524 | 13.6:1 | |
| STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville STEP Academy · Charter | KG–05 | 171 | 12.9:1 | |
| Universal Academy South Elementary Universal Academy Charter School · Charter | PK–06 | 103 | 16.8:1 | |
| Vista View Elementary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–05 | 311 | 11.4:1 | |
| William Byrne Elementary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Magnet | PK–05 | 569 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Burnsville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Nicollet Middle School Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | 06–08 | 50 | 1:1 | |
| STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville STEP Academy · Charter | 06–10 | 96 | 24.7:1 | |
| Universal Academy South Middle/High Universal Academy Charter School · Charter | 07–08 | 11 | 19:1 |
High schools in Burnsville
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BES Transition Program Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Special Education School | 12–12 | 42 | 8.4:1 | |
| Burnsville Area Learning Center Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 1,350 | — | |
| Burnsville High School Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | 09–12 | 2,029 | 17.6:1 | |
| ONE91 Virtual Academy Secondary Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Virtual | 06–12 | 151 | 12.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Burnsville
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamondhead Ready to Learn Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools | PK–PK | 50 | — | |
| Early Education Program & Services Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Special Education School | PK–PK | 203 | 12.7:1 | |
| Learners Center Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools · Alternative School | 04–12 | 0 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White28.2%
- Hispanic25.7%
- Black31.2%
- Asian6.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial7.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 19 Burnsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,644 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Burnsville
How many public schools are in Burnsville, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 20 open public schools with a location address in Burnsville: 10 elementary, 3 middle, 4 high, 3 combined or other. Together they reported 7,644 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Burnsville?
Schools with an address in Burnsville belong to 5 education agencies, led by Burnsville-Eagan-Savage Schools (14 schools), STEP Academy (2 schools), Universal Academy Charter School (2 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Burnsville?
Burnsville High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Burnsville, with 2,029 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Burnsville?
Yes. 5 of the 20 public schools in Burnsville are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary, STEP Academy 6-12 - Burnsville, STEP Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Burnsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Burnsville public schools is 13.6:1, similar to 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 Burnsville 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