Best Schools in Eagan, Minnesota
20 schools · 14 Elementary · 2 Middle · 4 High
Choosing a school in Eagan?
Use this page to compare every school in Eagan by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science
Elementary · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Woodland Elementary
Elementary · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
Red Pine Elementary
Elementary · Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.
The short answer
The top-rated schools in Eagan for 2026 are Glacier Hills School - Arts/science (8.5/10), Woodland Elementary (8.5/10), and Red Pine Elementary (8.0/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 17 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Schools
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$361,400
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Schools
20
17 public · 3 private
Avg Score
6.4
out of 10
Median Home
$361,400
home value · ACS
Districts
4
serving the city
Rates 8.5/10 despite 32% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.9 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Eagan schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Eagan
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (17 of 20). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glacier Hills School - Arts/science | 8.5 / 10 |
| 2 | Woodland Elementary | 8.5 / 10 |
| 3 | Red Pine Elementary | 8.0 / 10 |
| 4 | Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 5 | Dakota Hills Middle | 7.1 / 10 |
| 6 | Eagan Senior High | 7.1 / 10 |
| 7 | Deerwood Elementary | 6.8 / 10 |
| 8 | Black Hawk Middle | 6.6 / 10 |
| 9 | Burnsville Alternative High School | 6.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Thomas Lake Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
Family Snapshot
At a glance- Avg school rating
- 6.4/10
- Median household income
- $105,058
- Median home value
- $361,400
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51%
- Avg commute
- 21 min
- Owner-occupied homes
- 64%
35% of schools rated 7+
Census ACS, ZIPs in this city
Owner-occupied units
Adults 25+
Workers age 16+
Of occupied housing units
How Eagan compares
Minnesota rank
#87 of 229
cities by avg. school score
Vs. state average
+0.2
above Minnesota avg (6.2)
Median household income
$105k
125% of Minnesota median
Schools in this city
17
About Schools in Eagan, Minnesota
Eagan's public school system spans 16 ranked campuses, with performance concentrated at the elementary level. The five highest-rated schools in the city are all elementary campuses, giving families with younger children a meaningful advantage when comparing options. That concentration means elementary-age parents have more high-scoring choices than families whose children are entering the upper grades.
Performance across the 16 schools averages 6.8 out of 10. More useful for comparison: 9 of those 16 schools — 56% — score 7 or higher. That majority-above-threshold rate signals a system where strong schools are the norm, not the exception. Parents should still compare individual campus scores, but Eagan's overall distribution skews toward quality rather than mediocrity.
Deerwood Elementary leads the city with an 8.8 rating, the highest single-school score in Eagan. Woodland Elementary follows at 8.7. Pinewood Community Elementary and Red Pine Elementary both score 8.4, and Glacier Hills School — Arts/Science rounds out the top five at 8.0 with a dual focus on arts and science. Each of these five campuses sits more than a point above the city average of 6.8. That gap matters: Eagan's top tier is not marginally better — it is materially stronger than the middle of the pack. Glacier Hills also offers a distinct academic model for families seeking a specialized environment at the elementary level without leaving the public system.
Parents choosing a neighborhood in Eagan should verify attendance boundaries before committing to a specific address. School assignment depends on where you live, not where you prefer. Families with residential flexibility have a strong case for prioritizing proximity to Deerwood or Woodland Elementary, both of which sit near the ceiling of what Eagan's system offers. The city's 56% rate of 7-plus-scoring schools makes it a competitive suburban option for parents who want reliable public school quality across most of the district, not just at a handful of standout campuses.
Elementary Schools
14 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 681 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 2 | 720 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.5 |
| 3 | 725 students · Kindergarten–5th | 8.0 |
| 4 | 526 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.8 |
| 5 | 604 students · Kindergarten–5th | 6.4 |
| 6 | 385 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.9 |
| 7 | 501 students · Kindergarten–5th | 5.5 |
| 8 | 64 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 |
| 9 | 363 students · Pre-K–5th | 4.9 |
| 10 | 378 students · Kindergarten–4th | 4.6 |
Show all 14 elementary schools in Eagan
Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models, so scores are not directly comparable across school types.
Middle Schools
2 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1,181 students · 6th–8th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 900 students · 6th–8th | 6.6 |
High Schools
4 schools| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2,202 students · 9th–12th | 7.1 |
| 2 | 176 students · 9th–12th | 6.4 |
| 3 | 189 students · 9th–12th | 5.1 |
| 4 | 3 students · 9th–12th | — |
Schools in Eagan
Eagan, Minnesota · 20 schools
Community Demographics
Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 3 ZIP codes
Median Income
$105,058
Median Home Value
$361,400
Median Rent
$1,606/mo
Population
68,100
College Educated
51%
Homeownership
64%
Avg Commute
21 min
Poverty Rate
6.1%
Community Profile
Eagan has a median household income of $105,058. It is a well-educated community where 51% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $361,400, with a median rent of $1,606/month. The local poverty rate of 6.1% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.
Schools by Level
- State
- Minnesota
- Elementary
- 14
- Middle
- 2
- High
- 4
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How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Common questions about schools in Eagan, Minnesota
How many schools are in Eagan, Minnesota?
Eagan has 20 schools, including 17 public and 3 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the average school rating in Eagan, Minnesota?
The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Eagan is 6.4 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.
What is the top-ranked school in Eagan, Minnesota?
The top-ranked school in Eagan on MySchoolScout is Glacier Hills School - Arts/science with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best elementary school in Eagan, Minnesota?
The top-ranked elementary school in Eagan on MySchoolScout is Glacier Hills School - Arts/science with a composite score of 8.5/10.
What is the best middle school in Eagan, Minnesota?
The top-ranked middle school in Eagan on MySchoolScout is Dakota Hills Middle with a composite score of 7.1/10.
What is the best high school in Eagan, Minnesota?
The top-ranked high school in Eagan on MySchoolScout is Eagan Senior High with a composite score of 7.1/10.
How many school districts serve Eagan, Minnesota?
Eagan is served by 4 school districts: Innovation Sci & Tech Academy, Burnsville-eagan-savage Schools, Rosemount-apple Valley-eagan, West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan.
What is the education level in Eagan, Minnesota?
According to Census data, 51% of adults in Eagan have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the median income in Eagan, Minnesota?
The median household income in Eagan is approximately $105,058 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.
Are there private schools in Eagan, Minnesota?
Yes, Eagan has 3 private schools alongside 17 public schools. The top-rated private school is Trinity Lone Oak Lutheran School with a score of 7.7/10.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Eagan, Minnesota?
The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Eagan is 22.9:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Eagan, Minnesota?
MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.