Top 5 Best Burnsville Public High Schools (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 3,663 students in Burnsville, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in Burnsville, MN are Options, One91 Virtual Academy Secondary and Burnsville High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnsville, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Burnsville, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is One91 Virtual Academy Secondary, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Burnsville, MN (2024-25)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Options
Alternative School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
151 W Burnsville Pkwy Ste 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 438-4980
Grades: 4-12
| 10 students
Rank: #22.
One91 Virtual Academy Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4077
Grades: 6-12
| 107 students
Rank: #33.
Burnsville High School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
600 E Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2100
Grades: 9-12
| 2,119 students
Rank: n/an/a
Bes Transition Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Diamondhead Education Center,
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6261
Grades: 12
| 37 students
Rank: n/an/a
Burnsville Area Learning Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
200 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4150
Grades: 6-12
| 1,390 students
Rank: n/an/a
Learners Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
200 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6083
Grades: 4-12
| n/a students
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Burnsville, Minnesota

Burnsville, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
613 E 130th Street
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Grades: 8
| 3 students
1517 Hwy 13 E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8879
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
2801 River Hills Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3301
Grades: 1-6
| 6 students
613 E. 130th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 11 students
1412 Summit Oak Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 423-7619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2250 Diffley Rd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-2400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
2801 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3300
Grades: PK-5
| n/a students
12156 Nicollet Ave South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Grades: 9-12
| 26 students
1517 East Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4001
Grades: 7-12
| 8 students
501 East Hwy 13
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 994-4919
Grades: 7-12
| 21 students
12425 River Ridge Blvd Ste 200
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 423-8150
Grades: K-12
| 41 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Burnsville, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in Burnsville, MN include Options, One91 Virtual Academy Secondary and Burnsville High School.
How many public high schools are located in Burnsville?
6 public high schools are located in Burnsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?
Burnsville public high schools minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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