Top 5 Best Dakota County Private High Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 10 private high schools serving 2,287 students in Dakota County, MN.
The top ranked private high schools in Dakota County, MN include Visitation School, Glory Academy and Saint Thomas Academy.
The average acceptance rate is 87%, which is higher than the Minnesota private high school average acceptance rate of 83%.
80% of private high schools in Dakota County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

Top Ranked Dakota County Private High Schools (2024)

School
Location
Grades
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
Trinity School at River Ridge
Trinity School at River Ridge Photo
(Christian)
(19)
601 River Ridge Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 789-2890
Grades: 6-12
| 231 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
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
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
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
Sterling West Minneapolis
(Brethren)
500 E. Travelers Trail Suite 500 Burnsville
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 204-3868
Grades: 3-12
| 27 students
[+] Show Closed Private Schools in Dakota County, Minnesota

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 high schools in Dakota County, MN?
The top ranked private high schools in Dakota County, MN include Visitation School, Glory Academy and Saint Thomas Academy.
How many private high schools are located in Dakota County, MN?
10 private high schools are located in Dakota County, MN.
How diverse are private high schools in Dakota County, MN?
Dakota County, MN private high schools are approximately 21% minority students, which is lower than the Minnesota private school average of 30%.
What percentage of private high schools are religiously affiliated in Dakota County, MN?
80% of private high schools in Dakota County, MN are religiously affiliated (most commonly Catholic and Christian).

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