7.0 avg / 10

Best Schools in St. Paul, Kansas

3 schools · 1 Elementary · 1 Middle · 1 High

Last updated: July 2026

Public: 3

Districts: 1

Avg Rating: 7.0/10

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Use this page to compare every school in St. Paul by level, neighborhood, and district — and find the right fit, not just the top of the list.

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High · Chetopa-st. Paul. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Elementary · Chetopa-st. Paul. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

Middle · Chetopa-st. Paul. Ranked from real test data; use the map and table below to check address fit.

The short answer

The top-rated schools in St. Paul for 2026 are St. Paul High School (7.4/10), St. Paul Elementary School (7.2/10), and St. Paul Middle School (6.4/10), based on MySchoolScout's analysis of real test data across 3 rated schools. Ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment (plus college readiness for high schools), with equity shown as context, not scored; schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.

Schools

in this city

Avg Score

7.0

out of 10

Median Home

$104,100

home value · ACS

District

serving the city

Schools

in this city

Avg Score

7.0

out of 10

Median Home

$104,100

home value · ACS

District

serving the city

Top-Rated Schools in St. Paul

Ranked by MySchoolScout composite using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.

#	School	Rating	Level	Value	State %ile
1	St. Paul High School	7.4 / 10	High	—	69th
2	St. Paul Elementary School	7.2 / 10	Elementary	—	65th
3	St. Paul Middle School	6.4 / 10	Middle	—	50th

See every school — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 7.0/10
Median household income: $67,321
Median home value: $104,100
Bachelor's degree or higher: 25%
Avg commute: 21 min
Owner-occupied homes: 78%

How St. Paul compares

Kansas rank

#33 of 140

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

+0.6

above Kansas avg (6.4)

Median household income

$67k

94% of Kansas median

Schools in this city

About Schools in St. Paul, Kansas

St. Paul, Kansas is home to 3 schools, including 3 public schools. The city's schools span 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.

With an average rating of 7.0 out of 10, schools in St. Paul perform strongly on the MySchoolScout composite scale, which blends student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

The highest-performing school in St. Paul is St. Paul High School with a composite score of 7.4/10, demonstrating strong academic outcomes and school quality metrics.

St. Paul is served by 1 school district: Chetopa-St. Paul. These districts collectively serve 402 students.

St. Paul's community shows 25% bachelor's degree attainment with a median household income of $67,321. The poverty rate in the area is 4.7%.

Browse the schools below to compare ratings, test scores, enrollment, and other key metrics. Use the filters to focus on specific school levels or types that match your family's needs.

Filter by Level: All Levels (3) Elementary (1) Middle (1) High (1)

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Filter by ZIP: 66771 (3)

Elementary Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	St. Paul Elementary School 138 students · Pre-K–5th	138	Pre-K–5th	7.2

Middle Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	St. Paul Middle School 51 students · 6th–8th	51	6th–8th	6.4

High Schools

1 school

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	St. Paul High School 67 students · 9th–12th	67	9th–12th	7.4

Schools in St. Paul

St. Paul, Kansas · 3 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code

Median Income

$67,321

Median Home Value

$104,100

Median Rent

$681/mo

Population

1,077

College Educated

25%

Homeownership

78%

Avg Commute

21 min

Poverty Rate

4.7%

Community Profile

St. Paul has a median household income of $67,321. It is an area where 25% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $104,100, with a median rent of $681/month. The local poverty rate of 4.7% is relatively low. The average commute for residents is 21 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Schools by Level

State: Kansas
Elementary: 1
Middle: 1
High: 1

Resources

🔍 Google "St. Paul schools" 🏫 GreatSchools St. Paul 📊 Niche St. Paul Rankings 📍 Google Maps: Schools

School District

Chetopa-St. Paul

5 schools · 402 students

Nearby Cities

Uniontown (2 schools)

25 mi

Mound Valley (1 school)

25 mi

Cherryvale (3 schools)

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How we rate schools

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in St. Paul, Kansas

How many schools are in St. Paul, Kansas?

St. Paul has 3 schools, including 3 public and 0 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in St. Paul, Kansas?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in St. Paul is 7.0 out of 10, built from student growth, poverty-adjusted academic achievement, and school environment — plus college readiness for high schools.

What is the top-ranked school in St. Paul, Kansas?

The top-ranked school in St. Paul on MySchoolScout is St. Paul High School with a composite score of 7.4/10.

What is the best elementary school in St. Paul, Kansas?

The top-ranked elementary school in St. Paul on MySchoolScout is St. Paul Elementary School with a composite score of 7.2/10.

What is the best middle school in St. Paul, Kansas?

The top-ranked middle school in St. Paul on MySchoolScout is St. Paul Middle School with a composite score of 6.4/10.

What is the best high school in St. Paul, Kansas?

The top-ranked high school in St. Paul on MySchoolScout is St. Paul High School with a composite score of 7.4/10.

How many school districts serve St. Paul, Kansas?

St. Paul is served by 1 school district: Chetopa-st. Paul.

What is the education level in St. Paul, Kansas?

According to Census data, 25% of adults in St. Paul have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in St. Paul, Kansas?

The median household income in St. Paul is approximately $67,321 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Paul, Kansas?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in St. Paul is 18.1:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in St. Paul, Kansas?

MySchoolScout rates schools using publicly available data from the NCES Common Core of Data and state education departments. Each school receives a 1-10 composite score built from Student Growth, Poverty-Adjusted Academic Achievement, and School Environment — plus College Readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context but not scored.

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Kansas Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.