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Best Online Elementary Education Programs in Lakeville, MN (2026)
Lakeville, Minnesota has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs, with tuition ranging from $6,146 to $37,239 per year for indexed programs. Lakeville has a population of about 72,480. Median household income is $138,119 (Census ACS 2023, 5-year). About 50.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor’s degree or higher. In the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area, the top-earning elementary education-related role is Elementary School Teacher at a median $79,730 annually (BLS OEWS, May 2025).
Closest Elementary Education Schools to Lakeville
The accredited institutions listed below are the closest in our directory that offer elementary education programs near Lakeville, ranked by BOC Score and straight-line distance from Lakeville city center. The list is rebuilt from federal IPEDS data on every site update.
No school data available.
Source: IPEDS / College Scorecard (2023 cohort). Browse all Minnesota schools on the Minnesota elementary education page.
Elementary Education Wages Near Lakeville
Lakeville is part of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metro area (BLS area code 33460). Where MSA-level wages are published, the table below shows MSA medians; otherwise it falls back to Minnesota statewide.
| Occupation | Median Wage | Source | COL-Adjusted (US=100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary School Teacher | $79,730 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $76,078 |
| Middle School Teacher | $62,800 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $59,924 |
| Secondary School Teacher | $79,010 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $75,391 |
| Teaching Assistant | $45,310 | Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI | $43,235 |
Source: BLS, May 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics publishes wage data at the metro (MSA) and state level – not by individual city.
Lakeville at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 72,480 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B01003) |
| Median household income | $138,119 | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B19013) |
| Adults 25+ with bachelor’s+ | 50.9% | Census ACS 2023 5-yr (B15003) |
| Regional Price Parity (US=100) | 104.8 (above U.S. average) | BEA RPP 2024 |
Other Lakeville-Area Cities With Elementary Education Programs
- Farmington, MN – 4.3 mi away (22,656 pop)
- Apple Valley, MN – 5.3 mi away (51,957 pop)
- Burnsville, MN – 6.2 mi away (61,290 pop)
- Savage, MN – 7.6 mi away (30,807 pop)
- Prior Lake, MN – 9.8 mi away (25,863 pop)
Frequently Asked Questions
How many accredited elementary education schools are near Lakeville, MN?
Our directory has 5 accredited schools offering elementary education programs near Lakeville. The closest is Normandale Community College in Bloomington, MN (11.1 miles), and the farthest of the schools shown is Concordia University-Saint Paul (19.5 miles). 5 of the highlighted schools are flagged as offering distance education.
What are the highest-paying elementary education roles near Lakeville?
Based on BLS OEWS May 2025 wage data, the top-paying elementary education-related roles near Lakeville are: Elementary School Teacher ($79,730), Secondary School Teacher ($79,010), Middle School Teacher ($62,800). These reflect MSA-level medians where published, with Minnesota statewide fallback for occupations not reported at the metro level.
Should I look at programs in Farmington instead of Lakeville?
Farmington, MN is 4.3 miles from Lakeville and has its own set of local elementary education programs – see the city’s page. For online programs, distance matters less; for hybrid or in-person formats, comparing both can help.
Is Lakeville an affordable place to study elementary education?
Lakeville’s median household income of $138,119 (Census ACS 2023) is one input. Online programs let students stay in Lakeville while attending lower-cost out-of-state schools, and Minnesota public universities often offer reduced in-state online tuition.
How do I verify a program is accredited?
Confirm institutional accreditation via the U.S. Department of Education database (U.S. Dept. of Education database), and check for any program-specific accreditation listed by the school.
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Data verified: August 10, 2026. Salary, employment, and tuition figures on this page are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS May 2025; Employment Projections 2024–2034) and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2023 cohort). The source agency and data year are cited inline with every statistic.
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