For the 2025 school year, there are 37 public preschools serving 14,219 students in Dakota County, MN.
The top ranked public preschools in Dakota County, MN are Mendota Elementary School, East Lake Elementary School and Somerset Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota County, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average). Pre schools in Dakota County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Dakota County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
East Lake Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4715 162nd Street
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-7782
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-7782
Grades: PK-5
| 829 students
Rank: #33.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Grades: PK-4
| 402 students
Rank: #44.
Meadowview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
6100 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-3100
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 621 students
Rank: #55.
North Trail Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5580 170th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1800
Grades: PK-5
| 609 students
Rank: #66.
Greenleaf Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
13333 Galaxie Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8270
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 431-8270
Grades: PK-5
| 759 students
Rank: #77.
Gideon Pond Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 E 130th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Grades: PK-5
| 352 students
Rank: #88.
Randolph Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29101 Dawson Ave
Randolph, MN 55065
(507) 263-2151
Randolph, MN 55065
(507) 263-2151
Grades: PK-6
| 461 students
Rank: #99.
Akin Road Elementary School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
5231 195th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1700
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1700
Grades: PK-5
| 520 students
Rank: #1010.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1111.
William Byrne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
11608 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Grades: PK-5
| 569 students
Rank: #1212.
Riverview Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 208th St West
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1600
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1600
Grades: PK-5
| 585 students
Rank: #1313.
Salem Hills Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5899 Babcock Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 310 students
Rank: #1414.
Pine Bend Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
9875 Inver Grove Tr E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7701
Grades: PK-5
| 527 students
Rank: #1515.
917 Dash
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1300 145th St
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #1616.
Farmington Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
500 Maple St
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-9000
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-9000
Grades: PK-5
| 545 students
Rank: #1717.
Innovation Sci & Tech Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3397 Coon Rapids Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(763) 339-0642
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(763) 339-0642
Grades: PK-5
| 64 students
Rank: #1818.
Rahn Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4424 Sandstone Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3600
Grades: PK-5
| 363 students
Rank: #1919.
Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/health
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6970
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6970
Grades: PK-5
| 590 students
Rank: #2020.
Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
217 W Moreland Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7800
Grades: PK-4
| 385 students
Rank: #2121.
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/tech
Magnet School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14100 County Road 11
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Grades: PK-5
| 765 students
Rank: #2222.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #2323.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #2424.
Edward Neill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
13409 Upton Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3100
Grades: PK-5
| 357 students
Rank: #2525.
Vista View Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13109 County Rd 5
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Grades: PK-5
| 330 students
Rank: #2626.
Hilltop Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3201 68th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7400
Grades: PK-5
| 613 students
Rank: #2727.
Sky Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3700
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3700
Grades: PK-5
| 459 students
Rank: #2828.
917 Tea
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5800 - 149th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 707-4075
Grades: PK-12
| 34 students
Rank: n/an/a
917 Case
Special Education School
14300 Biscayne Ave W
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8100
Grades: PK-12
| 4 students
Rank: n/an/a
Dakota Valley Learning Center
Special Education School
4679 144th Street West
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 388-1900
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 388-1900
Grades: PK
| 564 students
Rank: n/an/a
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Grades: PK
| 31 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Educational Program
Special Education School
104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
Grades: PK
| 58 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Program & Services
Special Education School
202 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Grades: PK
| 201 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Learning Resource Center
Special Education School
1970 Christensen Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Grades: PK
| 181 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hastings Early Child Special Ed.
Special Education School
310 River Street
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: PK
| 105 students
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Dakota County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
5899 Babcock Trail
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7301
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 306-7301
Grades: K-5
| 56 students
8167 Cahill Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7204
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 306-7204
Grades: 6-8
| 34 students
917 Burnsville High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E 145th Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
917 Century Junior High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
613 E 130th Street
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Grades: 8
| 3 students
917 Crista Mcauliffe Elemtary Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E 145th Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: PK-4
| 6 students
917 Farmington High School. (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
917 Farmington Middle School East (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8
| 1 students
917 Hastings High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E 145th Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 11-12
| 6 students
917 Hastings Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E 145th Street
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 4-9
| 5 students
917 Lakeville Senior High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
19600 Ipava Ave. W.
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-8503
Lakeville, MN 55044
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 10-12
| 19 students
917 Mcquire Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
917 Middle Level Alc (Closed 2013)
Alternative School
8167 Cahill Ave
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 332-5570
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 332-5570
Grades: 5-8
| n/a students
917 Nicollet Junior Hi Sp Ed Middle School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-10
| 6 students
917 Pine Bend Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
917 Sibley High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1300 E. 145th St.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-12
| 5 students
917 Simley High School Sp. Ed. (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2920 East 80 Th St.
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 423-8426
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 423-8426
Grades: 8-12
| 6 students
917 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
701 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1517 Hwy 13 E
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8879
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8879
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Bes Virtual Learning Academy (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
2801 River Hills Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3301
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3301
Grades: 1-6
| 6 students
Burnsville Extended Day Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2140 Diffley Road
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Cedar Outpatient Speech Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Cedar School, Dhoh,e.c. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 14 students
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
16250 Ipava Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3000
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-3000
Grades: K-5
| 442 students
Dakota Prairie Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
4200 208th Street W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5070
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 463-5070
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
4100 208th Street West
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1945
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 460-1945
Grades: 4-8
| 36 students
33 Wentworth Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 776-8776
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 776-8776
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Gideon Pond Elementary Sp. Ed. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
613 E. 130th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 11 students
Harbor Educational Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th St W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 480-7000
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Harbor Shelter South High School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1412 Summit Oak Drive
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 423-7619
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 423-7619
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Hastings Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1000 11th Street W
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Hastings, MN 55033
(651) 437-6111
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Ideafarmington Campus High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
204 Spruce St.
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 423-8503
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 9-12
| 15 students
Ideathompson Heights School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Grades: 2-12
| 56 students
Intermediate School 917-dctc Special Ed. High School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1300 145th St. E.
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8401
Grades: 11-12
| 56 students
33 Wentworth Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 642-0888
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 642-0888
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public preschools in Dakota County, MN?
The top ranked public preschools in Dakota County, MN include Mendota Elementary School, East Lake Elementary School and Somerset Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Dakota County?
37 public preschools are located in Dakota County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota County?
Dakota County public preschools minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Dakota County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Dakota County include: Lincoln Center Elementary School vs. Kaposia Education Center Elementary School, Hilltop Elementary School vs. Pine Bend Elementary School, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School vs. Lincoln Center Elementary School
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