Best High Schools in Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN

Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN has 5 high schools with 4,290 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Downtown Minneapolis score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Downtown Minneapolis greatly exceed expectations.

1. Upper Mississippi High Academy

A

SchoolGrade

73%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Upper Mississippi Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 131 Students

2. St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students

3. Central Senior High

B+

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1691 Students

4. Harding Senior High

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1717 Students

5. Creative Arts Secondary School

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 354 Students

Best Middle Schools in Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN

Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN has 6 middle schools with 3,419 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Downtown Minneapolis score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 25% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Downtown Minneapolis meet expectations.

1. Upper Mississippi Middle Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Upper Mississippi Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 75 Students

2. Hidden River Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students

3. Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

D-

SchoolGrade

16%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 486 Students

4. Battle Creek Middle

F

SchoolGrade

7%

Actual Test Scores

14%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 693 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN

Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN has 4 elementary schools with 1,275 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Downtown Minneapolis score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 17% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Downtown Minneapolis don't meet expectations.

1. Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo

A-

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 1082 Students

2. Saint Paul Music Academy

D

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 504 Students

3. American Indian Magnet School

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

13%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 524 Students

4. Benjamin E Mays Magnet

F

SchoolGrade

9%

Actual Test Scores

10%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 334 Students

5. Farnsworth Aerospace Lower

F

SchoolGrade

8%

Actual Test Scores

12%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 425 Students

6. Water Lily Montessori

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch • Charter • Grades Pre K - KG • 12 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN has a total population of 10,162 with 12% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 54% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN

8,996

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

54%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D-

52.88 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D-

9.40 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D-

43.48 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,875 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

57 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Downtown Minneapolis, St. Paul, MN

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West Side, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 23%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Thomas-Dale, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Summit-University, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Dayton's Bluff, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
West 7th, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 34%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Summit Hill, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Payne Phallen, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
North End, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 24%
  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Midway, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 26%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Como, St. Paul, MN

  • Actual Test Scores: 30%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations