For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public charter schools serving 1,695 students in Dakota County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dakota County, MN are Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary School, Great Oaks Academy - Grammar and Fit Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dakota County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Dakota County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Dakota County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
14101 Southcross Dr W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 426-6001
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 426-6001
Gr: K-5 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
Great Oaks Academy - Grammar
Charter School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
115 Elm St
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Gr: K-5 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Fit Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7200 147th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 847-3798
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 847-3798
Gr: 6-12 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Discovery Charter Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
4100 66th St E, Suite 2
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 444-8464
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 444-8464
Gr: K-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Academic Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
60 Marie Ave E, Ste 220
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-7427
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-7427
Gr: 9-12 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4100 66th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 236-8280
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 236-8280
Gr: K-6 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Fit Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7200 147th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 847-3798
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 847-3798
Gr: K-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #88.
Gateway Stem Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
12119 16th Avenue South
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 206-4050
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 206-4050
Gr: K-8 | 121 students
Rank: n/an/a
Goa School Of Logic
Charter School
6300 212th St W
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Farmington, MN 55024
(651) 615-0499
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: n/an/a
Goa School Of Rhetoric
Charter School
3560 Blue Cross Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 615-0491
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651) 615-0491
Rank: n/an/a
Step Academy 6-12 - Burnsville
Charter School
14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 285-1920
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 285-1920
Gr: 6-9 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
Rank: n/an/a
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Charter School
14450 Burnhaven Dr
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120
Burnsville, MN 55306
(651) 289-6120
Gr: K-5 | 171 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy South Elementary School
Charter School
600 W Travelers Trl
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Gr: K-6 | 103 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: n/an/a
Universal Academy South Middle/high
Charter School
600 W Travelers Trl
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Burnsville, MN 55337
(651) 442-3124
Gr: 7 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Dakota County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Dakota County, MN include Seven Hills - Burnsville Elementary School, Great Oaks Academy - Grammar and Fit Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in Dakota County?
12 public charter schools are located in Dakota County.
What is the racial composition of students in Dakota County?
Dakota County public charter schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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