Districts in Dakota County9 districts, sorted by rating
| District | City | Rating | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeville Public School District | Lakeville | 10/10 Excellent · 90th pct | 1 |
| Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan | 9/10 Excellent · 83rd pct | 6 |
| West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan | West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 4 |
| Hastings Public School District | Hastings | 7/10 Good · 60th pct | 3 |
| Farmington Public School District | Farmington | 6/10 Average · 50th pct | 1 |
| Inver Grove Heights Schools | Inver Grove Heights | 4/10 Below Average · 33rd pct | 1 |
| Randolph Public School District | Randolph | 4/10 Below Average · 32nd pct | 1 |
| South St. Paul Public School District | South St. Paul | 4/10 Below Average · 31st pct | 1 |
| Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District | Burnsville-Eagan-Savage | 3/10 Below Average · 28th pct | 1 |
Zip Codes in Dakota County
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 (Minnesota MCA 2024–25 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Minnesota. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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