2026 lists
The highest-graded schools of this kind in Dakota County, MN. Top 7 of 7 schools.
#1 Best Catholic Schools in Dakota County, MN
Independent Catholic school · Grades Pre-K–12
Smaller classes than 89% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
Mendota Heights, MN
#2 Best Catholic Schools in Dakota County, MN
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Smaller classes than 76% of Catholic schools in Minnesota
South Saint Paul, MN
#3 Best Catholic Schools in Dakota County, MN
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Serving families in Hastings since at least 2011
Hastings, MN
#4 Best Catholic Schools in Dakota County, MN
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–4
Serving families in Vermillion since at least 2011
Vermillion, MN
#5 Best Catholic Schools in Dakota County, MN
Diocesan school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in West Saint Paul
West Saint Paul, MN
#6 Best Catholic Schools in Dakota County, MN
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
The only Catholic school in Lakeville
Lakeville, MN
#7 Best Catholic Schools in Dakota County, MN
Parish school · Grades Pre-K–8
Growing: enrollment up 16% since 2011–12
Rosemount, MN
Grades compare each school's official facts, such as class size, how long it has served families and where graduates go, with similar schools. They're a starting point: visit, ask questions and trust what you see.