For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public preschools serving 3,127 students in Burnsville, MN.
The top-ranked public preschools in Burnsville, MN are Gideon Pond Elementary School, William Byrne Elementary School and Echo Park Leadership Engineer/tech. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Burnsville, MN public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 48% statewide average). Pre schools in Burnsville have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public Preschools in Burnsville, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gideon Pond Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
613 E 130th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3000
Gr: PK-5 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
William Byrne Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
11608 River Hills Dr
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3500
Gr: PK-5 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #33.
Echo Park Leadership Engineer/tech
Magnet School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14100 County Road 11
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 431-8390
Gr: PK-5 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Edward Neill Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13409 Upton Ave S
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3100
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3100
Gr: PK-5 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Vista View Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
13109 County Road 5
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3400
Gr: PK-5 | 311 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #66.
Sky Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 E 134th St
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3700
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-3700
Gr: PK-5 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: n/an/a
200 Burnsville Pkwy W
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-4110
Gr: PK | 50 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Program & Services
Special Education School
202 West Burnsville Pkwy
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Burnsville, MN 55337
(952) 707-6263
Gr: PK | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Burnsville, MN?
The top-ranked public preschools in Burnsville, MN include Gideon Pond Elementary School, William Byrne Elementary School and Echo Park Leadership Engineer/tech.
How many public preschools are located in Burnsville?
8 public preschools are located in Burnsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Burnsville?
Burnsville public preschools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public preschools average of 43% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public preschools in Burnsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public preschools in Burnsville include: Vista View Elementary School vs. Edward Neill Elementary School, Edward Neill Elementary School vs. Vista View Elementary School, Gideon Pond Elementary School vs. Edward Neill Elementary School
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