Best Schools in St. Paul, MN
St. Paul, MN has 182 public schools (44 high, 24 middle, 93 elementary) serving 63,142 students. On average they score 25% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in St. Paul exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in St. Paul, MN
The top high schools in St. Paul, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Nova Classical Academy Upper School
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Nova Classical Academy • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 547 Students
2. St Paul Conservatory Performing Art
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St Paul Conservatory Performing Art • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 397 Students
3. Avalon School
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Avalon School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 177 Students
4. Open World Learning Secondary
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 476 Students
5. Face To Face Academy
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Face To Face Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 91 Students
6. Two Rivers High School
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
7. Great River School
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Great River School • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 410 Students
8. Central Senior High
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1691 Students
9. Higher Ground Secondary Academy
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Higher Ground Academy • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 479 Students
10. Highland Park Senior High
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1390 Students
Best Middle Schools in St. Paul, MN
The top middle schools in St. Paul, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
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Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter • Charter • Grades 5 - 8 • 80 Students
2. Central Middle
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White Bear Lake School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1020 Students
3. Friendly Hills Middle
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West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 735 Students
4. St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary
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St. Paul School Of Northern Lights • Charter • Grades 7 - 8 • 27 Students
5. Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle
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Prodeo Academy • Charter • Grades 5 - 7 • 41 Students
6. Avalon Middle School
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Avalon School • Charter • Grades 6 - 8 • 71 Students
7. Hidden River Middle School
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
8. Highland Park Middle School
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
9. Murray Middle School
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 538 Students
10. New Code Academy Middle School
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Bloomington Public School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 82 Students
Best Elementary Schools in St. Paul, MN
The top elementary schools in St. Paul, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 388 Students
2. Horace Mann School
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 399 Students
3. Nova Classical Academy Lower School
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Nova Classical Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 5 • 483 Students
4. Randolph Heights Elementary
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 437 Students
5. Lincoln Elementary
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White Bear Lake School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 460 Students
6. Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
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Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 615 Students
7. Groveland Park Elementary
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 372 Students
8. St. Anthony Park Elementary
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 505 Students
9. L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 295 Students
10. Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
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Saint Paul Public Schools • Public • Grades 1 - 8 • 1082 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in St. Paul, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
St. Paul, MN has a total population of 321,697 with 28% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in St. Paul, 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 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
30.67 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.62 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
25.05 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in St. Paul, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for St. Paul, 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 St. Paul, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in St. Paul, MN
How many schools are in St. Paul, MN?
St. Paul, MN has 182 public schools: 44 high schools, 24 middle schools and 93 elementary schools, serving 63,142 students in total.
How do schools in St. Paul perform on state tests?
On average, 182 schools in St. Paul score 25% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in St. Paul exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in St. Paul?
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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