| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville Public School District | Lakeville | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 11,819 | 20 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | Rosemount | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 29,221 | 41 | PK–12 | 6 |
| West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan | Saint Paul | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 5,116 | 13 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Hastings Public School District | Hampton | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 4,116 | 11 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Farmington Public School District | Farmington | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 6,800 | 12 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Inver Grove Heights Schools | Inver Grove Heights | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 3,441 | 9 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Randolph Public School District | Randolph | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 842 | 2 | PK–12 | 1 |
| South St. Paul Public School District | South Saint Paul | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 3,048 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District | Burnsville | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 7,822 | 20 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Dakota County compares
Together they enroll 72,225 students across 135 schools. The largest is Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan with 29,221 students. Districts here average 6.0/10, below the Minnesota average of 6.4/10. Ratings range from 3/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Dakota County, Minnesota
Dakota County has 9 public school districts covering 19 zip codes. The top-rated district in Dakota County is Lakeville Public School District (10/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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