Schools in Apple Valley
Apple Valley's schools run through Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan), a real, A-rated, genuinely strong district reinforcing the city's family-oriented identity.
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Learn moreA real, A-rated district
ISD 196 earns an overall A rating from Niche and is recognized as the second-best school district in Dakota County -- a genuine, disclosed education draw.
A genuinely large, comprehensive district
The district operates 19 elementary schools, 6 middle schools, and 5 high schools, serving Apple Valley alongside Rosemount and Eagan.
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Key takeaways
- ISD 196 earns a real, A overall rating from Niche and ranks 2nd-best in Dakota County.
- The district operates 19 elementary, 6 middle, and 5 high schools across Apple Valley, Rosemount, and Eagan.
- Confirm current, address-specific school assignment and rating data directly before relocating.
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