Saint Paul Public Schools School District
School District · Saint Paul, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
84
40 elem, 9 mid, 17 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Avg Rating
5.6
out of 10
Schools
84
40 elem, 9 mid, 17 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,634
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.7:1
Evaluating Saint Paul Public Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Saint Paul Public Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Saint Paul · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Horace Mann School
Saint Paul · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Highland Park Senior High
Saint Paul · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#307 of 386
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.6
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,634
+$7,026 vs Minnesota median
District size
32,145 students
Much larger than Minnesota median
The short answer
Saint Paul Public Schools ranks #307 of 386 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. Saint Paul Public Schools's schools with real test data average 5.6/10 across 65 schools. Its top-rated schools are Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy (9.2/10), Horace Mann School (8.4/10), and Highland Park Senior High (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.6/10 despite 95% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Saint Paul Public Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Saint Paul Public Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (65 of 84). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy | 9.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Horace Mann School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Highland Park Senior High | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Randolph Heights Elementary | 8.3 / 10 |
| 5 | Open World Learning Secondary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent | 7.6 / 10 |
| 7 | Focus Beyond | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Expo for Excellence Elementary Sch | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Guadalupe Alternative Programs | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 84 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Saint Paul Public Schools
Saint Paul Public Schools serves 32,145 students across 102 schools in Minnesota's capital city. The district spans a wide range of neighborhoods and grade levels, giving families meaningful choices from early elementary through high school graduation.
Of the 102 schools, 68 carry a MySchoolScout ranking, averaging 6.5 out of 10 across the board. That mid-range average reflects real variation within the district — some schools cluster near that benchmark while a handful of standouts push well above it. Parents comparing options should look beyond the district average and evaluate individual schools closely, since the spread between the lowest and highest performers is significant.
The elementary tier produces the district's strongest scores. Groveland Park Elementary leads all 68 ranked schools with an 8.7 out of 10, the highest rating in the district. Horace Mann School follows at 8.5, and both The Heights Community School and St. Anthony Park Elementary earn 8.3. Four elementary schools clearing 8.0 in a single district is notable, and for parents prioritizing early-grades academics, these four represent the top tier of what Saint Paul Public Schools has to offer. Highland Park Senior High earns an 8.2, making it the district's top-rated secondary school and one of the stronger high school options in the metro region.
For families searching in Saint Paul, the data points to a clear pattern: the district's highest performers are concentrated at the elementary level, with Highland Park standing out as the secondary option for parents who want a school with above-average ratings. With 32,145 students and over 100 schools, the district is large enough that location, program focus, and individual school performance all matter more than district-wide averages. Use the per-school ratings on MySchoolScout to shortlist schools by neighborhood and grade level, then dig into each school's profile before making a final call.
District Map
Schools in Saint Paul Public Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Saint Paul Public Schools with test data.
Schools in Saint Paul Public Schools
84 schools Elementary Schools 40
Middle Schools 9
High Schools 17
Other Schools 18
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Saint Paul
- Total Enrollment
- 32,145
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2,351
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Saint Paul Public Schools has 84 schools in total — 40 elementary, 9 middle, and 17 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Saint Paul Public Schools?
The average composite rating for Saint Paul Public Schools is 5.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Saint Paul Public Schools spends $21,634 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Saint Paul Public Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Saint Paul Public Schools is 13.7:1.
What is the top-rated school in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy is the highest-rated school in Saint Paul Public Schools with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Across schools in Saint Paul Public Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 33.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 39.0%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Saint Paul Public Schools compare to other districts in Minnesota?
Saint Paul Public Schools has an average school rating of 5.6/10 across 84 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Minnesota by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 33.8%
- ELA Proficiency
- 39.0%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Minnesota Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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