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Best Schools in 55118, MN
55118, MN has 31 public schools (9 high, 5 middle, 13 elementary) serving 15,158 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in 55118 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 55118, MN
The top high schools in 55118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Two Rivers High School
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Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
2. Highland Park Senior High
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1390 Students
3. South St. Paul High School
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South St. Paul Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 923 Students
4. Simley Senior High
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Inver Grove Heights Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1062 Students
5. Bluesky Charter School
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Bluesky Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 619 Students
6. Academic Arts High School
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Academic Arts High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
7. Humboldt High School
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1031 Students
8. West Heights Alc
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Intermediate School District 917 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
9. Branch Out Transitional Services
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Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in 55118, MN
The top middle schools in 55118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Friendly Hills Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 735 Students
2. Heritage E-stem Magnet School
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 768 Students
3. Highland Park Middle School
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
4. Inver Grove Heights Middle
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Inver Grove Heights Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 761 Students
5. South St. Paul Middle School
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South St. Paul Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 55118, MN
The top elementary schools in 55118, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 383 Students
2. Mendota Elementary
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 392 Students
3. Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 384 Students
4. Garlough Environmental Magnet
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 389 Students
5. Expo For Excellence Elementary Sch
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
6. Salem Hills Elementary
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Inver Grove Heights Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 312 Students
7. Lincoln Center Elementary
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South St. Paul Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
8. Cherokee Heights Elementary School
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 225 Students
9. Crown Of Life Lutheran
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Crown Of Life Lutheran • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 169 Students
10. Peaceful Heights Montessori School & Child Care
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Peaceful Heights Montessori School & Child Care • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 4 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 55118, MN
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
55118, MN has a total population of 28,683 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 44% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 55118, MN
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 55118, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.74 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.18 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.57 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 55118, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 55118, MN.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 55118, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 55118, MN
How many schools are in 55118, MN?
55118, MN has 31 public schools: 9 high schools, 5 middle schools and 13 elementary schools, serving 15,158 students in total.
How do schools in 55118 perform on state tests?
On average, 31 schools in 55118 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in 55118 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 55118?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 38%
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- Projected: 37%
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- Projected: 30%
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