Burnsville is served by three independent school districts that are rated in the upper 20 percent of the state. There are also multiple post-secondary options to provide degree courses and customized training. Nearly 50 percent of residents have post-secondary degrees.
Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District 191 has established career pathways for students interested in:
The district also offers a Junior High School and Elementary "magnet school" based on instruction in science, technology, engineering and math.
Burnsville has partnerships with multiple institutions that offer customized training and credit courses: