Best Schools in West St. Paul, MN
West St. Paul, MN has 20 public schools (6 high, 3 middle, 9 elementary) serving 8,724 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in West St. Paul greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in West St. Paul, MN
The top high schools in West St. Paul, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Two Rivers High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1479 Students
2. South St. Paul High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South St. Paul Public School Dist • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 923 Students
3. Bluesky Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Bluesky Charter School • Charter • Grades 6 - 12 • 619 Students
4. Academic Arts High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Academic Arts High School • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 104 Students
5. West Heights Alc
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Intermediate School District 917 • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 74 Students
6. Branch Out Transitional Services
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 12 • 17 Students
Best Middle Schools in West St. Paul, MN
The top middle schools in West St. Paul, 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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 768 Students
3. South St. Paul Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South St. Paul Public School Dist • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 658 Students
Best Elementary Schools in West St. Paul, MN
The top elementary schools in West St. Paul, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Somerset Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 383 Students
2. Moreland Art/health Science Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 384 Students
3. Garlough Environmental Magnet
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
West St. Paul-mendota Heights-eagan • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 389 Students
4. Lincoln Center Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
South St. Paul Public School Dist • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 666 Students
5. Crown Of Life Lutheran
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Crown Of Life Lutheran • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 169 Students
6. Peaceful Heights Montessori School & Child Care
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Peaceful Heights Montessori School & Child Care • Private • Grades Pre K - 1 • 4 Students
7. St Josephs School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
St Josephs School • Private • Grades Pre K - 7 • 399 Students
8. Mississippi Valley Montessori School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Mississippi Valley Montessori School • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 32 Students
9. Community Of Saints Regional Catholic School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Community Of Saints Regional Catholic School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 262 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in West St. Paul, MN
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
West St. Paul, MN has a total population of 20,686 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 34% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in West 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 West 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
31.98 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
28.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in West St. Paul, MN.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for West 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 West St. Paul, MN Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in West St. Paul, MN
How many schools are in West St. Paul, MN?
West St. Paul, MN has 20 public schools: 6 high schools, 3 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 8,724 students in total.
How do schools in West St. Paul perform on state tests?
On average, 20 schools in West St. Paul score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in West St. Paul greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in West 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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- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 52%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 35%
- Projected: 44%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 50%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 25%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations