For the 2025-26 school year, there are 12 private schools serving 668 students in Burnsville, MN (there are 18 public schools, serving 6,613 public students). 9% of all K-12 students in Burnsville, MN are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
The top ranked private school in Burnsville, MN is Cyprus Classical Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 89%, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average acceptance rate of 86%.
Top Ranked Burnsville Private Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
190 Cobblestone Lane
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 303-5183
Gr: Inquire with school | 50 students Avg. class size: 6 students Extracurrculars: 8 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
13973 W Preserve Blvd
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 736-1004
Gr: NS-3 | 55 students Avg. class size: 7 students Tuition listed
Berean Preschool![Berean Preschool Photo]( "Berean Preschool Photo")
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
309 County Road 42 E
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 223-1814
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 223-1814
Gr: NS-PK | 125 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Burnsville KinderCare![Burnsville KinderCare Photo - Burnsville KinderCare]( "Burnsville KinderCare Photo - Burnsville KinderCare")
Daycare / Preschool
1888 East 134th St.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 891-3800
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 891-3800
Gr: NS-PK
Burnsville West KinderCare![Burnsville West KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom]( "Burnsville West KinderCare Photo - Infant Classroom")
Daycare / Preschool
1800 Greenwood Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-5116
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-5116
Gr: NS-PK Avg. class size: 15 students
Good Shepherd Lutheran School![Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo]( "Good Shepherd Lutheran School Photo")
(Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod)
151 County Rd. 42 E.
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 432-5527
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 432-5527
Gr: PK-8 | 150 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 7 | Extracurrculars: 7 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
One School, Global
(Brethren)
500 E. Travelers Trail
Suite 500 Burnsville
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 469-6623
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 469-6623
Gr: 3-12 | 30 students
River Hills Early Childhood Center
Daycare / Preschool (Christian)
11100 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 895-0423
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 895-0423
Gr: K | 9 students Avg. class size: 14 students
Southview Christian
(Seventh Day Adventist)
15304 County Road 5
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-2727
Burnsville, MN 55306
(952) 898-2727
Gr: K-9 | 48 students Avg. class size: 3 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
Sunrise International Montessori School
Montessori School
2521 Horizon Dr.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8877
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 890-8877
Gr: NS-K | 35 students
1080 E 146th St Ste 100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 953-3933
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 953-3933
Gr: PK-K | 103 students Avg. class size: 18 students Tuition listed
Burnsville, Minnesota Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sobriety High School (Closed 2000)
Alternative School
12156 Nicollet Avenue S.
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 277-0809
Gr: 9-12 | 40 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked private schools in Burnsville, MN?
The top ranked private schools in Burnsville, MN is Cyprus Classical Academy.
How many private schools are located in Burnsville?
12 private schools are located in Burnsville.
How diverse are private schools in Burnsville?
Burnsville private schools are approximately 29% minority students, which is higher than the Minnesota private school average of 23%.
What percentage of students in Burnsville go to private school?
9% of all K-12 students in Burnsville are educated in private schools (compared to the MN state average of 10%).
What percentage of private schools are religiously affiliated in Burnsville?
Which private schools in Burnsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of private schools in Burnsville include: Woodpark Montessori - Burnsville vs. Sunrise International Montessori School, Sunrise International Montessori School vs. American Montessori Burnsville, Sunrise International Montessori School vs. Woodpark Montessori - Burnsville
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