Best Schools in Ramsey County, MN
Ramsey County, MN has 283 public schools (73 high, 37 middle, 135 elementary) serving 102,825 students. On average they score 27% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in Ramsey County exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Ramsey County, MN
The top high schools in Ramsey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nova Classical Academy Upper School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nova Classical Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students
2. Mounds View Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1901 Students
3. St Paul Conservatory Performing Art
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students
4. Avalon School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avalon School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
5. Open World Learning Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 476 Students
6. Face To Face Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Face To Face Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
7. Gentry Academy High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gentry Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 126 Students
8. Great River School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Great River School • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 410 Students
9. Central Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1691 Students
10. St. Anthony Village Senior High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Anthony-new Brighton Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 705 Students
Best Middle Schools in Ramsey County, MN
The top middle schools in Ramsey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chippewa Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1089 Students
2. Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 80 Students
3. Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
White Bear Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1020 Students
4. St. Anthony Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Anthony-new Brighton Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 437 Students
5. Gentry Academy Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Gentry Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 188 Students
6. Highview Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 820 Students
7. Edgewood Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 699 Students
8. St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 27 Students
9. Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Prodeo Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 7 • 41 Students
10. Avalon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Avalon School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Ramsey County, MN
The top elementary schools in Ramsey County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
2. Horace Mann School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
3. Nova Classical Academy Lower School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Nova Classical Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
4. Randolph Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
5. Falcon Heights Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Roseville Public School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 493 Students
6. Lincoln Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
White Bear Lake School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
7. Turtle Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 988 Students
8. Island Lake Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mounds View Public School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 743 Students
9. Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 615 Students
10. Groveland Park Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Ramsey County, MN
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Ramsey County, MN has a total population of 552,352 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Ramsey County, 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 Ramsey County, MN.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
28.05 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.45 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
23.60 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Ramsey County, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Ramsey County, 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 Ramsey County, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Ramsey County, MN
How many schools are in Ramsey County, MN?
Ramsey County, MN has 283 public schools: 73 high schools, 37 middle schools and 135 elementary schools, serving 102,825 students in total.
How do schools in Ramsey County perform on state tests?
On average, 283 schools in Ramsey County score 27% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in Ramsey County exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Ramsey County?
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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- Actual: 43%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 51%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 55%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Ramsey County
11 places in Ramsey County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (11)
- White Bear Lake (16)
- Maplewood (9)
- New Brighton (9)
- Roseville (9)
- Shoreview (8)
- Little Canada (5)
- Mounds View (5)
- Arden Hills (2)
- Vadnais Heights (2)
- Falcon Heights (1)
- North Oaks (1)
School districts (10)
- Saint Paul Public Schools (82 schools)
- Mounds View Public School District (25 schools)
- North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale (20 schools)
- White Bear Lake School District (15 schools)
- Northeast Metro 916 (12 schools)
- Roseville Public School District (12 schools)
- Community of Peace Academy (3 schools)
- Hmong College Prep Academy (3 schools)
- Hope Community Academy (3 schools)
- St. Paul City School (3 schools)