For the 2025-26 school year, there are 9 private high schools serving 2,298 students in Dakota County, MN.
The top ranked private high schools in Dakota County, MN include Visitation School, Saint Thomas Academy, and Glory Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 90%, which is higher than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 81%.
90% of private high schools in Dakota County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
Top Ranked Dakota County Private High Schools (2025-26)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1200 Oakdale Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 455-1521
Gr: 6-12 | 481 students Avg. class size: 20 students Sports: 18 | Extracurrculars: 26 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
14400 Diamond Path West
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-2272
Gr: PK-12 | 279 students Avg. class size: 16 students Sports: 3 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
25170 Dodd Blvd
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Lakeville, MN 55044
(952) 985-3659
Gr: PK-11 | 38 students Avg. class size: 6 students Tuition & acceptance rate listed
949 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1516
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1516
Gr: 6-12 | 588 students Avg. class size: 18 students Sports: 20 | Extracurrculars: 40 Tuition & acceptance rate listed
2455 Visitation Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1706
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 683-1706
Gr: PK-12 | 605 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 17 | Extracurrculars: 24 Tuition listed
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Special Program Emphasis
720 Main Street, Suite 101
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(952) 564-2164
Gr: 1-12 Avg. class size: 1 student Tuition 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
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
601 River Ridge Parkway
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
Eagan, MN 55121
(651) 789-2894
Gr: 6-12 | 166 students Avg. class size: 15 students Sports: 8 | Extracurrculars: 11 Tuition listed
Dakota County Private Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Living Word Academy (Closed 2014)
(Other Lutheran)
4300 Nicols Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 456-0001
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 456-0001
Gr: K-7 | 21 students
St. John Vianney School (Closed 2010)
(Catholic)
1815 Bromley St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-1863
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-1863
Gr: PK-6 | 119 students
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 high schools in Dakota County, MN?
The top ranked private high schools in Dakota County, MN include Visitation School, Saint Thomas Academy, and Glory Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Dakota County?
9 private high schools are located in Dakota County.
How diverse are private high schools in Dakota County?
Dakota County private high schools are approximately 22% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 29%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dakota County?
90% of private high schools in Dakota County are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Wisconsin Evangelical Lutheran Synod).
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