Top 10 Best Dakota County Private Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 53 private schools serving 6,503 students in Dakota County, MN (there are 152 public schools, serving 72,704 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 best top ranked private schools in Dakota County, MN include Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, St. Croix Lutheran Academy and First Baptist School.
The average tuition cost is $11,481, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $7,825.
49% of private schools in Dakota County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Dakota County Private Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
Students
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 Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 262-2898
Grades: PK-8
| 493 students
St. Croix Lutheran Academy
St. Croix Lutheran Academy Photo - 500 total students attend SCL including American students and 120 students from over 15 different countries.
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
(3)
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Grades: 6-12
| 497 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
Grades: PK-8
| 170 students
Trinity School at River Ridge
Trinity School at River Ridge Photo
(Christian)
(18)
601 River Ridge Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 789-2890
Grades: 6-12
| 231 students
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)
(1)
19795 Holyoke Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 469-3332
Grades: PK-8
| 478 students
Christian Heritage Academy
(Christian)
7320 175th Street West
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 953-4155
Grades: K-8
| 157 students
335 Hurley St E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-2510
Grades: PK-8
| 264 students
Cyprus Classical Academy
Cyprus Classical Academy Photo
Special Program Emphasis
(5)
190 Cobblestone Lane
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Grades: PK-8
| 69 students
First Baptist School
(Baptist)
(1)
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
Glory Academy
Glory Academy Photo - Working together.
(Pentecostal)
(3)
25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Grades: PK-12
| 40 students
St. Joseph Catholic School
St. Joseph Catholic School Photo
(Catholic)
13900 Biscayne Avenue West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-1658
Grades: NS-8
| 304 students
St. Josephs School
St. Josephs School Photo
(Catholic)
1138 Seminole Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-8550
Grades: NS-8
| 462 students
Saint Thomas Academy
Saint Thomas Academy Photo
All-boys (Catholic)
(2)
949 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1516
Grades: 6-12
| 588 students
Southview Christian School
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15304 County Road 5
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-2727
Grades: PK-10
| 65 students
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School
Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School Photo - Established and Excelling
(Lutheran Church Missouri Synod)
2950 Highway 55
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 454-1139
Grades: NS-8
| 156 students
Visitation School
Visitation School Photo - Middle School students escort Lower Schoolers to the school opening flag raising in September.
(Catholic)
(6)
2455 Visitation Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1705
Grades: PK-12
| 599 students
American Montessori Burnsville
American Montessori Burnsville Photo - American Montessori Burnsville Location
Montessori School
(8)
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Grades: NS-3
| 55 students
Apple Valley KinderCare
Apple Valley KinderCare Photo - Welcome to the Apple Valley KinderCare!
Daycare / Preschool
7691 145th St. W.
Apple Valley, MN 55124
(952) 431-3511
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Becks Montessori Accelerated Learning Center
Montessori School
4194 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 686-7984
Grades: PK-K
| 125 students
Berea Lutheran
(Other Lutheran)
(1)
9308 Rich Valley Blvd
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077
(651) 994-1074
Grades: PK-8
| 26 students
Berean Preschool
Berean Preschool Photo
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
309 County Road 42 E
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 223-1814
Grades: NS-PK
| 125 students
Brightmont Academy
Alternative School
15624 Pilot Knob Rd #500
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 564-2164
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
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
Grades: 1-12
| students
Burnsville KinderCare
Burnsville KinderCare Photo - Burnsville KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1888 East 134th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 891-3800
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Burnsville West KinderCare
Burnsville West KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom
Daycare / Preschool
1800 Greenwood Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-5116
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Celebration Academy
(Assembly of God)
16655 Kenyon Ave
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-1920
Grades: PK-1
| 62 students
Crown Of Life Lutheran
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
115 Crusader Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 451-3832
Grades: PK-8
| 171 students
Day by Day Child Development Center
Day by Day Child Development Center Photo - Toddler Room
Daycare / Preschool
1565 Cliff Road, Suite 9
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 405-8005
Grades: NS-PK
| 60 students
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
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Eagan Cliff Road KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
1865 Plaza Dr.
Eagan, MN 55122
(651) 452-1616
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Eagan Knowledge Beginnings
Daycare / Preschool
4155 Lexington Ave. S.
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 994-4588
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Eagan Krestwood KinderCare
Daycare / Preschool
3620 Krestwood Lane
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 681-1968
Grades: NS-PK
| students
Eagan Montessori And Child Care
Montessori School
1250 Lone Oak Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 452-3277
Grades: PK-K
| 33 students
Eagan North KinderCare
Eagan North KinderCare Photo - Lobby - Welcome to KinderCare Eagan North!
Daycare / Preschool
1101 Town Centre Dr.
Eagan, MN 55123
(651) 452-7884
Grades: NS-PK
| students
The Goddard School
The Goddard School Photo
Daycare / Preschool
16189 Elmhurst Lane
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 232-6761
Grades: NS-K
| students
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Dakota County Private Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
4300 Nicols Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 456-0001
Grades: K-7
| 21 students
1815 Bromley St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-1863
Grades: PK-6
| 119 students
12156 Nicollet Avenue S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Grades: 9-12
| 40 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked private schools in Dakota County, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Dakota County, MN include Faithful Shepherd Catholic School, St. Croix Lutheran Academy and First Baptist School.
How many private schools are located in Dakota County, MN?
53 private schools are located in Dakota County, MN.
How much do private schools cost in Dakota County, MN?
The average tuition cost is $11,481, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average tuition cost of $7,825.
How diverse are private schools in Dakota County, MN?
Dakota County, MN private schools are approximately 17% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Dakota County, MN go to private school?
8% of all K-12 students in Dakota County, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Dakota County, MN?
49% of private schools in Dakota County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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