St. Paul City School School District
School District · Saint Paul, Minnesota
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
Avg Rating
5.7
out of 10
Schools
3
1 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
590
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.6:1
How this district compares
Minnesota rank
#309 of 389
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-0.7
below Minnesota avg
Per-pupil spending
$22,794
+$8,186 vs Minnesota median
District size
590 students
Smaller than Minnesota median
The short answer
St. Paul City School ranks #309 of 389 Minnesota districts by overall school rating. St. Paul City School's schools with real test data average 5.7/10 across 3 schools. Its top-rated schools are St. Paul City Primary School (6.2/10), St. Paul City High School (5.7/10), and St. Paul City Middle School (5.1/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in St. Paul City School
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (3 of 3). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | St. Paul City Primary School | 6.2 / 10 |
| 2 | St. Paul City High School | 5.7 / 10 |
| 3 | St. Paul City Middle School | 5.1 / 10 |
See all 3 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About St. Paul City School
St. Paul City School is a Saint Paul, Minnesota school district serving 3 schools.The district educates 590 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.6:1. District-level spending was $22,794 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.7/10, St. Paul City School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is St. Paul City Primary School, which has a composite score of 6.2/10.
In standardized testing, St. Paul City School students show an average math proficiency of 18.1% and ELA proficiency of 22.5%.
The district includes 1 elementary school, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in St. Paul City School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in St. Paul City School with test data.
Schools in St. Paul City School
3 schoolsElementary Schools1
Middle Schools1
High Schools1
District Details
- State
- Minnesota
- City
- Saint Paul
- Total Enrollment
- 590
- Teachers (FTE)
- 47
- District spending per student
- $22,794NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in St. Paul City School?
St. Paul City School has 3 schools in total — 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for St. Paul City School?
The average composite rating for St. Paul City School is 5.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in St. Paul City School?
St. Paul City School's district-level spending was $22,794 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in St. Paul City School?
The average student-teacher ratio in St. Paul City School is 12.6:1.
What is the top-rated school in St. Paul City School?
St. Paul City Primary School is the highest-rated school in St. Paul City School with a composite score of 6.2/10.
What are the test scores in St. Paul City School?
Across schools in St. Paul City School with test data, the average math proficiency is 18.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 22.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does St. Paul City School compare to other districts in Minnesota?
St. Paul City School has an average school rating of 5.7/10 across 3 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
- 5.7/10
- Math Proficiency
- 18.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 22.5%
How we rate schools
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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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