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Northview Elementary

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Northview Elementary ranks 152 nd of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

152^nd

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 83% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Northview Elementary is a public elementary school located in Eagan, Minnesota, serving 385 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District, which is ranked 108 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Northview Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools, with a strong academic performance, particularly in Math. In the 2024-2025 school year, 67.86% of Northview students were proficient or better in Math, compared to 53.27% for the district and 45.21% for the state. The school also excels in Reading, with 62.24% of students proficient or better, compared to 56.75% for the district and 49.59% for the state. Northview's performance is especially strong for female, white, and special education students, who rank in the top 20% or 10% of Minnesota elementary schools in Math and Reading.

While Northview Elementary is a high-performing school, there may be opportunities to further improve its performance, especially for African American students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, whose performance is more variable. The school's relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.9 to 13.9 over the past three years, could be leveraged to provide more personalized support and interventions for struggling students. Overall, Northview Elementary is a strong elementary school that consistently delivers excellent academic results for its students.

396

Students ?

12.5

Student/teacher ratio ?

$15,419

Per pupil spending ?

22.2%

Free/discounted lunch ?

965 Diffley Rd
Eagan, MN 55123-1514

(651) 683-6820

District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

Students who attend Northview Elementary usually attend:

High:

Eagan Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

64.6%

African American:

12.9%

Two or more races:

9.6%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 84th percentile in 2015 → 83rd in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Minnesota average (65% vs 47% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 17% of Minnesota elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school65%

District avg55%

Minnesota avg47%

152^nd of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Top 17%▼ down 1 pts since 2015

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

7^th of 19Elementary Schools in the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

108^th of 446Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	79.9	152 of 872	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	75.4	195 of 881	77.9%	★★★★☆
2023	76.2	191 of 845	77.4%	★★★★☆
2022	63.4	340 of 858	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	58.2	404 of 869	53.5%	★★★☆☆
2019	71.3	235 of 870	73.0%	★★★★☆
2018	69.6	266 of 847	68.6%	★★★☆☆
2017	71.7	236 of 853	72.3%	★★★★☆
2016	77.0	161 of 848	81.0%	★★★★☆
2015	78.4	134 of 840	84.0%	★★★★☆
2014	78.0	129 of 826	84.4%	★★★★☆
2013	68.5	263 of 824	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2012	71.9	204 of 820	75.1%	★★★★☆
2011	87.3	32 of 814	96.1%	★★★★★
2010	78.0	95 of 803	88.2%	★★★★☆
2009	84.6	23 of 434	94.7%	★★★★★
2008	81.1	80 of 781	89.8%	★★★★☆
2007	85.9	30 of 777	96.1%	★★★★★
2006	84.4	40 of 756	94.7%	★★★★★
2005	86.7	17 of 685	97.5%	★★★★★
2004	87.7	21 of 676	96.9%	★★★★★
2003	75.7	117 of 674	82.6%	★★★★☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	32.2	203 of 282	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	59.5	79 of 227	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	66.9	79 of 283	72.1%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	80.5	126 of 799	84.2%	★★★★☆
2024	77.5	149 of 809	81.6%	★★★★☆
2023	75.7	173 of 787	78.0%	★★★★☆
2022	64.3	301 of 799	62.3%	★★★☆☆
2021	68.2	241 of 783	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	80.4	103 of 787	86.9%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	238 of 774	69.3%	★★★☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	67.4	193 of 764	74.7%	★★★★☆
2024	44.4	473 of 793	40.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	63.7	262 of 774	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	44.5	379 of 663	42.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	46.2	397 of 683	41.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.3	352 of 740	52.4%	★★★☆☆
2018	45.2	451 of 728	38.0%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	75.6	178 of 812	78.1%	★★★★☆
2024	66.7	258 of 826	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	71.1	219 of 799	72.6%	★★★★☆
2022	58.0	360 of 808	55.4%	★★★☆☆
2021	41.1	539 of 784	31.3%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.0	435 of 798	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2018	65.8	283 of 779	63.7%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	82.6	52 of 562	90.7%	★★★★★
2024	75.1	98 of 572	82.9%	★★★★☆
2023	47.7	268 of 524	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2022	33.5	368 of 500	26.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	53.1	185 of 417	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	51.9	261 of 515	49.3%	★★☆☆☆
2018	66.8	125 of 463	73.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	76.4	124 of 714	82.6%	★★★★☆
2024	81.3	88 of 730	87.9%	★★★★☆
2023	71.2	166 of 712	76.7%	★★★★☆
2022	59.8	277 of 725	61.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	50.6	341 of 710	52.0%	★★★☆☆
2019	74.3	141 of 722	80.5%	★★★★☆
2018	71.1	170 of 712	76.1%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)91st percentile+8 vs school

Female (2025)84th percentile~ school

White (2025)83rd percentile~ school

Male (2025)78th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)75th percentile-8 vs school

African American (2022)28th percentile-32 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Math68%+23 vs state

Reading62%+13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, December 15, 2015

If you are looking for a school that has caring teachers that coming to school everyday ready to help your child learn, Northview is that school. For the past three years we have been thrilled with ever teacher involved in helping our son learn. Recently his teacher took the time to work with him to find a win-win situation to help him with his writing skills. She gave up her free time to insure that he is learning. This isn't the first time that a teacher at Northview has gone out of their way.
If you are looking for a school with a sense of community, Northview is that school. The year begins with a openhouse to welcome the students and parents and continues throughout the year with Playground nights, Family Fun Nights and the carnival.
If you are looking for a school that welcomes parent involvement, Northview is that school. The PTO offers ample opportunities to volunteer at fundraising events. Teachers openly encourage involvement in the classroom. Northview also offers Lego league and Destination imagination to name a few.
Northview is a school of All-Stars. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, December 13, 2015

I am a parent of 2 children at Northview. While Northview isn't the newest building in the district; what is happening on the inside is excellent. The teachers are amazing and make personal connections with the children. Parents are involved with volunteering in the classroom and with creating community. The PTO supports the school with fundraising that supplies books, software licenses, external programs (such as science programs with The Works or various theater programs) and more. The PTO also supports community-building activities such as Family Fun nights, Art Adventure (a Minneapolis Institute of Arts program) and the annual school carnival. Northview got a new principal last year who is passionate about children and supports programs within the school. While sports are supported through the Eagan Athletic Association; Northview has several extra-curricular activities. This year there are several Destination Imagination and Lego League Robotics teams. There is a Ski Club for 4th and 5th graders. Spanish is offered as an after-school program. Band begins in 5th grade and the annual 5th grade trip to Deep Portage is a highlight. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 3, 2015

Northview is amazing. I have three children at this school. It is a small school. The teachers and staff know every child by name. The curriculum is differentiated to meet the needs of children at every level. They have an after school Spanish class, Destination Imagination, Robotics Teams, and a Ski Club. The principal, Kerri Town, is passionate about children. Northview is a wonderful place for your child to learn and grow! Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, February 13, 2015

Very good school so far. We have a kindergarten child going there and he has been doing very well. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, May 16, 2012

I have a son and a daughter at Northview and could not be happier with the quality of education that they are receiving. Parental involvement is high, the sense of community is strong and the teachers are supportive and challenging. If you have the chance to send your kids to Northview, do it! you'll change their lives for the better. Close Quote

by a parent
Wednesday, February 22, 2012

I just wanted to address the negative review that was left.

I cannot speak to having a child with special needs. However, The sense of community is wonderful. My wife volunteers twice a week in class. The communication is constant and the class sizes are shrinking. My two cents... Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, November 28, 2011

Northview has a very dedicated group of teachers and staff. Despite being a suburb of 65,000 people, they maintain a small-town feeling. Very happy to have our 2 daughters here. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, December 30, 2010

This school does the bare minimum to educate our children. The school does not promote a sense of community. Northview Elementary does not encourage parent participation,offer a parent information night, volunteers in the classroom or parental communication.
The class sizes are large and they continue to accept open enrollments even though the class sizes are already at 29+. If your child needs any added support (ESL, Adaptive PE, Speech and Language services, academic support,etc. ) go look else where for a quality school. Close Quote

Schools Near Northview Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)				MCA-III Reading (2025)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Northview Elementary	Public	K-5	965 Diffley Rd	Eagan	55123	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 683-6820	396	31	12.5	22.2%	256 (64.6%)	51 (12.9%)	27 (6.8%)	23 (5.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (9.6%)	79.9	152^nd of 872 public elementary schools	82.6%		75.4	195^th of 881 public elementary schools	77.9%	43	79.0	82.5	48.1	67.9	53.2	63.2	68.8	62.2	$15,419
Woodland Elementary	Public	K-5	945 Wescott Rd	Eagan	55123	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 683-6990	720	43	16.5	14.3%	528 (73.3%)	43 (6.0%)	37 (5.1%)	61 (8.5%)	3 (0.4%)	2 (0.3%)	46 (6.4%)	89.9	49^th of 872 public elementary schools	94.4%		91.5	29^th of 881 public elementary schools	96.7%	20	86.1	77.7	72.9	79.1	70.1	63.9	70.5	68.3	$12,267
Pinewood Community Elementary	Public	K-5	4300 Dodd Rd	Eagan	55123	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 683-6980	519	37	13.8	22.0%	347 (66.9%)	26 (5.0%)	65 (12.5%)	31 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (9.6%)	67.4	295^th of 872 public elementary schools	66.2%		63.7	328^th of 881 public elementary schools	62.8%	33	62.8	52.8	59.2	58.2	50.6	52.9	61.9	55.4	$12,339
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science	Public, Magnet	K-5	3825 Glacier Dr	Eagan	55123	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	Yes	No	No	(651) 683-8570	707	48	14.7	28.6%	291 (41.2%)	116 (16.4%)	85 (12.0%)	137 (19.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (10.9%)	80.8	141^st of 872 public elementary schools	83.8%		81.9	123^rd of 881 public elementary schools	86.0%	18	73.0	68.9	52.8	64.6	60.3	61.7	71.7	64.7	$12,334
Deerwood Elementary	Public	K-5	1480 Deerwood Dr	Eagan	55122	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 683-6801	528	41	12.8	29.4%	293 (55.5%)	68 (12.9%)	78 (14.8%)	31 (5.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	55 (10.4%)	64.9	325^th of 872 public elementary schools	62.7%		76.2	182^nd of 881 public elementary schools	79.3%	143	48.9	64.3	52.0	55.2	43.5	55.1	68.4	55.9	$12,763
Thomas Lake Elementary	Public	K-5	4350 Thomas Lake Rd	Eagan	55122	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 683-6890	575	40	14.5	21.4%	390 (67.8%)	27 (4.7%)	61 (10.6%)	47 (8.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.3%)	81.7	130^th of 872 public elementary schools	85.1%		85.1	92^nd of 881 public elementary schools	89.6%	38	62.5	71.4	60.2	64.8	60.0	66.3	72.1	66.7	$11,997
Red Pine Elementary	Public	K-5	530 Red Pine Ln	Eagan	55123	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 423-7870	740	46	15.9	20.5%	504 (68.1%)	73 (9.9%)	61 (8.2%)	47 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (7.2%)	82	128^th of 872 public elementary schools	85.3%		84.3	101^st of 881 public elementary schools	88.5%	27	64.8	80.2	63.7	69.1	56.1	64.5	71.1	63.8	$12,070
Oak Ridge Leadershipenviron/Health	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	4350 Johnny Cake Ridge Rd	Eagan	55122	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 683-6970	583	41	14.2	46.5%	212 (36.4%)	142 (24.4%)	120 (20.6%)	39 (6.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	69 (11.8%)	34.9	598^th of 872 public elementary schools	31.4%		24.7	693^rd of 881 public elementary schools	21.3%	95	34.7	44.9	27.1	34.9	41.3	45.5	43.3	43.4	$15,478
Pilot Knob Stem Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-4	1436 Lone Oak Rd	Eagan	55121	Dakota County	West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan	No	Yes	No	No	(651) 403-7900	387	32	12.0	54.8%	109 (28.2%)	120 (31.0%)	84 (21.7%)	27 (7.0%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (11.1%)	54.3	430^th of 872 public elementary schools	50.7%		47.1	528^th of 881 public elementary schools	40.1%	98	44.7	64.2		53.3	48.2	47.0		47.7	$12,319
Shannon Park Elementary	Public	K-5	13501 Shannon Pkwy	Rosemount	55068	Dakota County	Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan	No	No	No	No	(651) 423-7670	508	35	14.6	10.8%	355 (69.9%)	43 (8.5%)	41 (8.1%)	26 (5.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (8.1%)	87.7	67^th of 872 public elementary schools	92.3%		90	40^th of 881 public elementary schools	95.5%	27	71.3	82.1	62.9	71.9	62.5	71.1	75.3	69.8	$12,332

Frequently Asked Questions about Northview Elementary

How many students attend Northview Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 396 students attended Northview Elementary.

Is Northview Elementary a good school?

Northview Elementary ranks 152^nd of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Northview Elementary attend?

Students who attend Northview Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Eagan Senior High

What district is Northview Elementary in?

Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan

What is the racial makeup of Northview Elementary?

Students at Northview Elementary are 65% White, 13% African American, 10% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 6% Asian.

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