6.2 avg / 10

Best Schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota

169 schools · 86 Elementary · 19 Middle · 40 High · 24 Other

Last updated: May 2026

Public: 146

Private: 23

Districts: 39

Avg Rating: 6.2/10

Estimated Scores: 14%

Family Snapshot

At a glance

Avg school rating: 6.2/10
Median household income: $76,197
Median home value: $296,406
Bachelor's degree or higher: 44%
Avg commute: 22 min
Owner-occupied homes: 55%

How Saint Paul compares

Minnesota rank

#115 of 229

cities by avg. school score

Vs. state average

-0.1

below Minnesota avg (6.3)

Median household income

$76k

91% of Minnesota median

Schools in this city

138

About Schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul's public school system spans 125 ranked schools, giving parents a wide field to evaluate. The citywide average sits at 6.0 out of 10 — a useful baseline, but the distribution matters more: 40 schools, or 32% of the total, score 7 or above, meaning nearly one in three options clears a meaningful performance threshold. That's a real pool to work with for families willing to look beyond their nearest attendance zone.

At the top, Cornerstone Montessori Elementary leads the city with an 8.8 rating, sharing that mark with Horace Mann School. Both are elementary-level standouts. Groveland Park Elementary sits just behind at 8.7, making the elementary tier Saint Paul's strongest performance band overall. Families with younger children have the most concentrated set of high-rated options. For middle school, Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter scores 8.6 — the city's top-rated middle school and a strong choice for parents thinking ahead to the transition years. Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary rounds out the top five at 8.6, adding another elementary option to a competitive upper tier.

The charter sector plays a visible role here. Laura Jeffrey Academy and Prodeo Academy are both charter schools appearing in the top five, which signals that Saint Paul's highest-performing options aren't limited to traditional district assignments. Parents open to charter enrollment have access to schools that compete directly with the city's best district-run buildings.

Practically, Saint Paul rewards active research. The gap between a 6.0 average and an 8.8 top performer is significant, and school quality varies by neighborhood. The 32% of schools scoring 7-plus are distributed across the city rather than concentrated in one area, so a targeted search by grade level and location will surface options that a zip-code-only search would miss. Start with the top-rated schools by grade band, check enrollment and lottery timelines for charters, and use Saint Paul's relatively large ranked pool — 125 schools — as an advantage rather than an obstacle.

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Elementary Schools

86 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY 138 students · Kindergarten–6th	138	Kindergarten–6th	9.0
2	GROVELAND PARK ELEMENTARY 395 students · Pre-K–5th	395	Pre-K–5th	8.7
3	Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary 108 students · Pre-K–1st	108	Pre-K–1st	8.5
4	HORACE MANN SCHOOL 418 students · Pre-K–5th	418	Pre-K–5th	8.5
5	THE HEIGHTS COMMUNITY SCHOOL 290 students · Pre-K–5th	290	Pre-K–5th	8.3
6	ST. ANTHONY PARK ELEMENTARY 483 students · Kindergarten–6th	483	Kindergarten–6th	8.3
7	RANDOLPH HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY 440 students · Pre-K–5th	440	Pre-K–5th	8.1
8	ADAMS MAGNET ELEMENTARY 579 students · Pre-K–5th	579	Pre-K–5th	7.9
9	Riverview Spanish/English Dual Imme 253 students · Pre-K–5th	253	Pre-K–5th	7.9
10	JIE MING MANDARIN IMMERSION ACADEMY 417 students · Kindergarten–5th	417	Kindergarten–5th	7.9
11	CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO 1,065 students · 1st–8th	1,065	1st–8th	7.8
12	HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY 354 students · Pre-K–5th	354	Pre-K–5th	7.6
13	Global Arts Plus Lower 393 students · Pre-K–4th	393	Pre-K–4th	7.6
14	Nova Classical Academy Lower School 483 students · Kindergarten–5th	483	Kindergarten–5th	7.5
15	EASTERN HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY 278 students · Pre-K–5th	278	Pre-K–5th	7.5
16	HIGHWOOD HILLS ELEMENTARY 255 students · Pre-K–5th	255	Pre-K–5th	7.5
17	MAXFIELD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 336 students · Pre-K–5th	336	Pre-K–5th	7.5
18	Nokomis Montessori South Campus 259 students · Pre-K–5th	259	Pre-K–5th	7.5
19	Mississippi Creative Arts Elem 555 students · Pre-K–5th	555	Pre-K–5th	7.3
20	BENJAMIN E MAYS MAGNET 353 students · Pre-K–5th	353	Pre-K–5th	7.3
21	AMERICAN INDIAN MAGNET SCHOOL 517 students · Pre-K–8th	517	Pre-K–8th	7.3
22	L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion 279 students · Pre-K–5th	279	Pre-K–5th	7.3
23	St. Paul School of Northern Lights 185 students · Kindergarten–6th	185	Kindergarten–6th	7.2
24	BATTLE CREEK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 440 students · Pre-K–5th	440	Pre-K–5th	7.2
25	Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary 123 students · 2nd–4th	123	2nd–4th	7.1

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26	Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lo 695 students · Pre-K–6th	695	Pre-K–6th	7.0
27	HAZEL PARK PREPARATORY ACADEMY 400 students · Pre-K–8th	400	Pre-K–8th	7.0
28	MMSA Elementary School 207 students · Kindergarten–5th	207	Kindergarten–5th	6.8
29	EXPO FOR EXCELLENCE ELEMENTARY SCH 417 students · Pre-K–5th	417	Pre-K–5th	6.6
30	CHELSEA HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY 323 students · Pre-K–5th	323	Pre-K–5th	6.6
31	Saint Paul Online Elementary School 146 students · Kindergarten–5th	146	Kindergarten–5th	6.6
32	PAUL & SHEILA WELLSTONE ELEMENTARY 497 students · Pre-K–5th	497	Pre-K–5th	6.5
33	JJ HILL MONTESSORI 342 students · Pre-K–5th	342	Pre-K–5th	6.4
34	Great River Elementary School 385 students · 1st–6th	385	1st–6th	6.3
35	Urban Academy 441 students · Pre-K–8th	441	Pre-K–8th	6.2
36	New Century School 356 students · Pre-K–5th	356	Pre-K–5th	6.2
37	COMO PARK ELEMENTARY 322 students · Pre-K–5th	322	Pre-K–5th	6.2
38	Midway Star Academy 421 students · Kindergarten–8th	421	Kindergarten–8th	6.0
39	CHEROKEE HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 205 students · Pre-K–5th	205	Pre-K–5th	5.5
40	FOUR SEASONS ELEMENTARY 246 students · Pre-K–5th	246	Pre-K–5th	5.5
41	STEP Academy Elementary 229 students · Kindergarten–5th	229	Kindergarten–5th	5.4
42	FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE LOWER 453 students · Pre-K–4th	453	Pre-K–4th	5.4
43	BRUCE F VENTO ELEMENTARY 478 students · Pre-K–5th	478	Pre-K–5th	5.4
44	FROST LAKE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 540 students · Pre-K–5th	540	Pre-K–5th	5.4
45	Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary 125 students · Kindergarten–4th	125	Kindergarten–4th	5.3
46	Sejong Academy Lower School 251 students · Pre-K–6th	251	Pre-K–6th	5.2
47	Community School of Excellence Elem 728 students · Pre-K–4th	728	Pre-K–4th	5.1
48	Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr 587 students · Kindergarten–8th	587	Kindergarten–8th	5.0
49	DAYTONS BLUFF ELEMENTARY 271 students · Pre-K–5th	271	Pre-K–5th	5.0
50	ST. PAUL CITY PRIMARY SCHOOL 299 students · Pre-K–5th	299	Pre-K–5th	4.9
51	HGA Elementary 527 students · Kindergarten–5th	527	Kindergarten–5th	4.8
52	Academia Cesar Chavez Chtr School 511 students · Pre-K–8th	511	Pre-K–8th	4.8
53	HAMLINE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL 294 students · Pre-K–5th	294	Pre-K–5th	4.8
54	LIFE Prep 148 students · Pre-K–6th	148	Pre-K–6th	4.7
55	SAINT PAUL MUSIC ACADEMY 472 students · Pre-K–6th	472	Pre-K–6th	4.7
56	Rise Academy 164 students · Kindergarten–6th	164	Kindergarten–6th	4.3
57	Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 911 students · Kindergarten–6th	911	Kindergarten–6th	4.2
58	NOKOMIS MONTESSORI NORTH CAMPUS 355 students · Pre-K–5th	355	Pre-K–5th	4.1
59	CROSSROADS SCIENCE PROGRAM 204 students · Pre-K–5th	204	Pre-K–5th	4.1
60	CROSSROADS MONTESSORI 185 students · Pre-K–5th	185	Pre-K–5th	3.9
61	ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY 464 students · Pre-K–8th	464	Pre-K–8th	3.7
62	HOPE Community Academy Elementary 478 students · Pre-K–5th	478	Pre-K–5th	3.7
63	Hmong College Prep Academy ES 1,015 students · Kindergarten–5th	1,015	Kindergarten–5th	3.3
64	The Journey School 113 students · Kindergarten–6th	113	Kindergarten–6th	3.0
65	Community of Peace Academy Elem 335 students · Pre-K–4th	335	Pre-K–4th	2.6
66	Water Lily Montessori 7 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	7	Pre-K–Kindergarten	—
67	Early Education Ben Mays/Rondo 18 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	18	Pre-K–Kindergarten	—
Private Schools 19 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MATERNITY OF MARY - ST ANDREW SCHOOL Private 138 students · Pre-K–8th	138	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
2	ST PASCAL REGIONAL CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 113 students · Pre-K–8th	113	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
3	ST PETER CLAVER SCHOOL Private 97 students · Kindergarten–8th	97	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
4	ST THOMAS MORE SCHOOL Private 230 students · Pre-K–8th	230	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
5	HIGHLAND CATHOLIC SCHOOL Private 410 students · Pre-K–8th	410	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
6	FRIENDS SCHOOL OF MINNESOTA Private 134 students · Kindergarten–8th	134	Kindergarten–8th	Not Rated
7	SUNNY HOLLOW MONTESSORI Private 129 students · Pre-K–8th	129	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
8	LUBAVITCH CHEDER DAY SCHOOL Private 32 students · Pre-K–7th	32	Pre-K–7th	Not Rated
9	HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL Private 248 students · Pre-K–8th	248	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
10	NATIVITY OF OUR LORD SCHOOL Private 686 students · Pre-K–8th	686	Pre-K–8th	Not Rated
11	CATHEDRAL HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
12	CATHEDRAL HILL MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 8 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	8	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
13	CHILDREN'S CENTER MONTESSORI INC. Private 1 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	1	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
14	PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF ST. PAUL AT MERRIAM PARK Private 15 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	15	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
15	PRIMROSE SCHOOL OF APPLE VALLEY Private 14 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	14	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
16	TALMUD TORAH OF ST PAUL Private 27 students · Kindergarten–5th	27	Kindergarten–5th	Not Rated
17	HIGHLAND PARK MONTESSORI SCHOOL Private 5 students · Pre-K–Kindergarten	5	Pre-K–Kindergarten	Not Rated
18	ST CATHERINE UNIVERSITY EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER Private 2 students · TK–TK	2	TK–TK	Not Rated
19	JEAN LYLE'S CHILDRENS CENTER Private 25 students · Pre-K–TK	25	Pre-K–TK	Not Rated

Middle Schools

19 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY CHARTER 113 students · 5th–8th	113	5th–8th	8.6
2	Avalon Middle School 72 students · 6th–8th	72	6th–8th	7.2
3	Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U 118 students · 6th–8th	118	6th–8th	7.2
4	Upper Mississippi Middle Academy 54 students · 6th–8th	54	6th–8th	7.1
5	FARNSWORTH AEROSPACE UPPER 441 students · 5th–8th	441	5th–8th	6.5
6	Hidden River Middle School 588 students · 6th–8th	588	6th–8th	6.5
7	Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle 90 students · 5th–6th	90	5th–6th	6.4
8	BATTLE CREEK MIDDLE 613 students · 6th–8th	613	6th–8th	5.9
9	Global Arts Plus Upper 426 students · 5th–8th	426	5th–8th	5.9
10	MURRAY MIDDLE SCHOOL 548 students · 6th–8th	548	6th–8th	5.2
11	Saint Paul Online Middle School 140 students · 6th–8th	140	6th–8th	5.2
12	HIGHLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL 773 students · 6th–8th	773	6th–8th	4.8
13	Community of Peace Academy Middle 291 students · 5th–8th	291	5th–8th	4.0
14	HOPE Community Academy Middle 205 students · 6th–8th	205	6th–8th	3.8
15	ST. PAUL CITY MIDDLE SCHOOL 141 students · 6th–8th	141	6th–8th	3.2
16	Hmong College Prep Academy MS 682 students · 6th–8th	682	6th–8th	3.2
17	Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School 63 students · 5th–8th	63	5th–8th	2.0
18	The Journey School Middle 26 students · 7th–8th	26	7th–8th	—
19	St. Paul School of Northern Lights Secondary 22 students · 7th–8th	22	7th–8th	—

High Schools

40 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	FACE TO FACE ACADEMY 80 students · 9th–12th	80	9th–12th	8.4
2	HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH 1,456 students · 9th–12th	1,456	9th–12th	8.2
3	Sejong Academy Upper School 111 students · 7th–12th	111	7th–12th	8.0
4	AVALON SCHOOL 176 students · 9th–12th	176	9th–12th	7.8
5	A. G. A. P. E. TEEN PARENT 37 students · 5th–12th	37	5th–12th	7.7
6	JENNINGS EXPERIENTIAL HIGH SCHOOL 47 students · 7th–12th	47	7th–12th	7.5
7	GORDON PARKS HIGH SCHOOL 181 students · 7th–12th	181	7th–12th	7.4
8	COMO PARK SENIOR HIGH 1,074 students · 9th–12th	1,074	9th–12th	7.4
9	HARDING SENIOR HIGH 1,597 students · 9th–12th	1,597	9th–12th	7.3
10	Career Pathways 111 students · 6th–12th	111	6th–12th	7.1
11	FOCUS BEYOND 198 students · 9th–12th	198	9th–12th	7.1
12	JOURNEYS SECONDARY SCHOOL 70 students · 8th–12th	70	8th–12th	7.1
13	CITY ACADEMY 122 students · 9th–12th	122	9th–12th	7.0
14	MINNESOTA ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL 247 students · 9th–12th	247	9th–12th	6.9
15	ST PAUL CONSERVATORY PERFORMING ART 365 students · 9th–12th	365	9th–12th	6.9
16	St. Paul City High School 150 students · 9th–12th	150	9th–12th	6.8
17	ALC Gateway to College 143 students · 8th–12th	143	8th–12th	6.7
18	GREAT RIVER SCHOOL 401 students · 7th–12th	401	7th–12th	6.6
19	Upper Mississippi High Academy 102 students · 9th–12th	102	9th–12th	6.6
20	GUADALUPE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS 62 students · 7th–12th	62	7th–12th	6.6
21	CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH 1,574 students · 9th–12th	1,574	9th–12th	6.4
22	HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS 214 students · 9th–12th	214	9th–12th	6.1
23	Community School of Excellence High 194 students · 9th–12th	194	9th–12th	6.1
24	MMSA Secondary School 244 students · 6th–12th	244	6th–12th	5.9
25	NOVA CLASSICAL ACADEMY UPPER SCHOOL 535 students · 6th–12th	535	6th–12th	5.8

Show 15 more high schools

26	OPEN WORLD LEARNING SECONDARY 491 students · 6th–12th	491	6th–12th	5.8
27	HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY HS 811 students · 9th–12th	811	9th–12th	5.6
28	JOHNSON SENIOR HIGH 1,097 students · 9th–12th	1,097	9th–12th	5.6
29	HGA Secondary 401 students · 8th–12th	401	8th–12th	5.3
30	LEAP HIGH SCHOOL 174 students · 9th–12th	174	9th–12th	5.3
31	HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL 988 students · 6th–12th	988	6th–12th	5.0
32	STEP ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 374 students · 6th–12th	374	6th–12th	4.8
33	Community of Peace Academy High Sch 243 students · 9th–12th	243	9th–12th	4.6
34	Creative Arts Secondary School 356 students · 6th–12th	356	6th–12th	4.5
35	Washington Technology Senior High 1,033 students · 9th–12th	1,033	9th–12th	4.4
36	TWIN CITIES ACADEMY 523 students · 6th–12th	523	6th–12th	4.1
37	Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 3,021 students · 7th–12th	3,021	7th–12th	3.4
38	Saint Paul Online High School 310 students · 9th–12th	310	9th–12th	3.4
39	Face to Face Academy Online 5 students · 9th–12th	5	9th–12th	—
Private Schools 1 school Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	HILL MURRAY SCHOOL Private 952 students · 6th–12th	952	6th–12th	Not Rated

Other Schools

24 schools

#	School	Enrollment	Grades	Rating
1	RIVEREAST PROGRAM 51 students · Kindergarten–12th	51	Kindergarten–12th	7.9
2	METRO DEAF SCHOOL 141 students · Pre-K–12th	141	Pre-K–12th	7.1
3	BRIDGE VIEW SPECIAL EDUCATION 112 students · Kindergarten–12th	112	Kindergarten–12th	6.8
4	ECSE INCLUSION 322 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	322	Pre-K–Pre-K	6.5
5	HOPE Community Academy High School 96 students · 9th–11th	96	9th–11th	5.6
6	New Century School Secondary 230 students · 6th–11th	230	6th–11th	—
7	HOME/HOSPITAL INSTRUCTION 7 students · Pre-K–12th	7	Pre-K–12th	—
8	UNITED HOSPITAL ADOLESCENT PROGRAM 7 students · 1st–12th	7	1st–12th	—
9	JUVENILE SERVICE CENTER 17 students · 2nd–12th	17	2nd–12th	—
10	EARLY ED GLOBAL 5 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	5	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
11	EARLY EDUCATION - BIRTH TO THREE 364 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	364	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
12	ANNA WESTIN HOUSE 11 students · 4th–12th	11	4th–12th	—
13	Early Education Como 17 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	17	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
14	Early Education Four Seasons 11 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	11	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
15	Early Education Heights Comm 17 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	17	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
16	Early Ed Battle Creek 13 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	13	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
17	Brittany's Place 1 students · Kindergarten–12th	1	Kindergarten–12th	—
18	Early Ed Frost Lake 18 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	18	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
19	Early Ed Eastern Heights 6 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	6	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
20	Early Ed Highland 16 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	16	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
21	Early Education Daytons Bluff 4 students · Pre-K–Pre-K	4	Pre-K–Pre-K	—
Private Schools 3 schools Private and public school ratings use different data sources and scoring models. Scores are not directly comparable across school types.
1	MOUNDS PARK ACADEMY Private 549 students · Pre-K–12th	549	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
2	CHRIST'S HOUSEHOLD OF FAITH SCHOOL Private 127 students · Pre-K–12th	127	Pre-K–12th	Not Rated
3	ABI CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Private 16 students · 1st–12th	16	1st–12th	Not Rated

Schools in Saint Paul

Saint Paul, Minnesota · 169 schools

Community Demographics

Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates across 18 ZIP codes

Median Income

$76,197

Median Home Value

$296,406

Median Rent

$1,321/mo

Population

529,424

College Educated

44%

Homeownership

55%

Avg Commute

22 min

Poverty Rate

14.5%

Community Profile

Saint Paul has a median household income of $76,197. It is a well-educated community where 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The median home value in the area is $296,406, with a median rent of $1,321/month. The area has a poverty rate of 14.5%. The average commute for residents is 22 minutes. Source: U.S. Census ACS 2022 5-Year Estimates.

Quick Facts

State: Minnesota
Total Schools: 169
Elementary: 86
Middle: 19
High: 40
Districts: 39
Avg Rating: 6.2/10

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School Districts (39)

METRO DEAF SCHOOL

1 school · 141 students

COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY

3 schools · 869 students

Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch

9 schools · 4,943 students

ACHIEVE LANGUAGE ACADEMY

1 school · 464 students

HIGHER GROUND ACADEMY

3 schools · 1,106 students

ST. PAUL CITY SCHOOL

3 schools · 590 students

Jennings Community School

1 school · 47 students

LIFE PREP

1 school · 148 students

FACE TO FACE ACADEMY

2 schools · 85 students

HIGH SCHOOL FOR RECORDING ARTS

1 school · 214 students

ACADEMIA CESAR CHAVEZ CHARTER SCH.

1 school · 511 students

AVALON SCHOOL

3 schools · 269 students

HOPE COMMUNITY ACADEMY

3 schools · 779 students

Twin Cities Academy

1 school · 523 students

MINNESOTA ONLINE HIGH SCHOOL

1 school · 247 students

Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr

1 school · 587 students

Midway Star Academy

1 school · 421 students

LAURA JEFFREY ACADEMY CHARTER

1 school · 113 students

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

6 schools · 1,497 students

Rise Academy

2 schools · 164 students

Nova Classical Academy

2 schools · 1,018 students

HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY

3 schools · 2,508 students

GREAT RIVER SCHOOL

2 schools · 786 students

ST PAUL CONSERVATORY PERFORMING ART

1 school · 365 students

Urban Academy

1 school · 441 students

STEP Academy

4 schools · 913 students

CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY

1 school · 138 students

Upper Mississippi Academy

2 schools · 156 students

Prodeo Academy

6 schools · 999 students

Sejong Academy of Minnesota

2 schools · 362 students

Minnesota Math and Science Academy

2 schools · 451 students

Career Pathways

1 school · 111 students

New Century School

4 schools · 753 students

The Journey School

2 schools · 139 students

Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch

3 schools · 33 students

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter

2 schools · 188 students

St. Paul School of Northern Lights

2 schools · 207 students

City Academy

2 schools · 122 students

Saint Paul Public Schools

102 schools · 32,145 students

Nearby Cities

West Saint Paul (12 schools)

4 mi

Falcon Heights (1 school)

4 mi

Little Canada (6 schools)

5 mi

Mendota Heights (8 schools)

5 mi

Mendota Hts (1 school)

5 mi

Roseville (15 schools)

4 mi

Maplewood (14 schools)

5 mi

South Saint Paul (9 schools)

5 mi

Vadnais Heights (4 schools)

7 mi

Shoreview (11 schools)

8 mi

Arden Hills (2 schools)

8 mi

Saint Anthony (6 schools)

7 mi

Inver Grove Heights (11 schools)

8 mi

North Saint Paul (11 schools)

7 mi

Eagan (20 schools)

9 mi

Other Major Cities in Minnesota

Top metros statewide by school count.

Minneapolis 165 schools Rochester 62 schools Duluth 40 schools Shakopee 31 schools Brooklyn Park 31 schools

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota

How many schools are in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

Saint Paul has 169 schools, including 146 public and 23 private schools spanning elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the average school rating in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

The average MySchoolScout composite score for schools in Saint Paul is 6.2 out of 10, based on academic achievement, student growth, equity, and school environment.

What is the top-ranked school in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

The top-ranked school in Saint Paul on MySchoolScout is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

The top-ranked elementary school in Saint Paul on MySchoolScout is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What is the best middle school in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

The top-ranked middle school in Saint Paul on MySchoolScout is Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter with a composite score of 8.6/10.

What is the best high school in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

The top-ranked high school in Saint Paul on MySchoolScout is Face to Face Academy with a composite score of 8.4/10.

How many school districts serve Saint Paul, Minnesota?

Saint Paul is served by 39 school districts: Metro Deaf School, Community of Peace Academy, Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch, Achieve Language Academy, Higher Ground Academy, St. Paul City School, Jennings Community School, Life Prep, Face to Face Academy, High School for Recording Arts, Academia Cesar Chavez Charter Sch., Avalon School, Hope Community Academy, Twin Cities Academy, Minnesota Online High School, Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr, Midway Star Academy, Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter, Community School of Excellence, Rise Academy, Nova Classical Academy, Hmong College Prep Academy, Great River School, St Paul Conservatory Performing Art, Urban Academy, Step Academy, Cornerstone Montessori Elementary, Upper Mississippi Academy, Prodeo Academy, Sejong Academy of Minnesota, Minnesota Math and Science Academy, Career Pathways, New Century School, The Journey School, Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch, Quantum Steam Academy Charter, St. Paul School of Northern Lights, City Academy, Saint Paul Public Schools.

What is the education level in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

According to Census data, 44% of adults in Saint Paul have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the median income in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

The median household income in Saint Paul is approximately $76,197 according to Census ACS 2022 estimates.

Are there private schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

Yes, Saint Paul has 23 private schools alongside 146 public schools. The top-rated private school is Maternity of Mary - St Andrew School with a score of 8.7/10.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

The average student-teacher ratio across schools in Saint Paul is 13.6:1. This ratio varies by school, so families should check individual school profiles for specific classroom sizes.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota?

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 based on four components: Academic Achievement, Student Growth, Equity, and School Environment.

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