For the 2024-25 school year, there are 91 public charter schools serving 23,331 students in Ramsey County, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Ramsey County, MN are Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Nova Classical Academy Lower School and Oak Hill Montessori Community. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 64% (majority Black and Asian).
Best Public Charter Schools in Ramsey County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 547 students
Rank: #22.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: K-5
| 483 students
Rank: #33.
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Charter School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Grades: PK-8
| 156 students
Rank: #44.
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1031 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Grades: K-8
| 615 students
Rank: #55.
St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 397 students
Rank: #66.
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 414-6000
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 414-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 80 students
Rank: #77.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 7-12
| 410 students
Rank: #88.
Great River Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 1-6
| 384 students
Rank: #99.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1611 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
Rank: #1010.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #1111.
Avalon School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
700 Glendale St
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Grades: 9-12
| 177 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
St. Paul City High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: 9-12
| 106 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
426 Osceola Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 285-4672
Grades: 7-8
| 27 students
Rank: #12 - 1412. - 14.
Steam Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
951 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 236-8280
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 236-8280
Grades: K-6
| 57 students
Rank: #1515.
Avalon Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
700 Glendale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5795
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5795
Grades: 6-8
| 71 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
426 Osceola Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 285-4672
Grades: K-6
| 198 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 6-8
| 75 students
Rank: #1818.
Gentry Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1420 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 604-8300
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 604-8300
Grades: 5-8
| 188 students
Rank: #1919.
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 9-12
| 131 students
Rank: #2020.
Hmong College Prep Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Grades: 9-12
| 751 students
Rank: #2121.
Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 5th Street Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(763) 404-8200
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(763) 404-8200
Grades: K-8
| 451 students
Rank: #2222.
Jennings Experiential High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2455 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5403
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5403
Grades: 7-12
| 46 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Career Pathways
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Pierce Butler Rt
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Grades: 6-12
| 123 students
Rank: #23 - 2423. - 24.
Gentry Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1420 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 604-8300
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 604-8300
Grades: 9-12
| 126 students
Rank: #2525.
Higher Ground Secondary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Grades: 7-12
| 479 students
Rank: #2626.
Level Up Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2600 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 58 students
Rank: #2727.
Sejong Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Grades: 7-12
| 121 students
Rank: #2828.
Higher Ground Academy
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Grades: K-6
| 573 students
Rank: #2929.
Afsa High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
100 Vadnais Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 209-3910
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 209-3910
Grades: 7-12
| 175 students
Rank: #3030.
Level Up Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2600 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Grades: K-5
| 113 students
Rank: #3131.
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Charter School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Energy Lane, Ste 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Grades: K-6
| 990 students
Rank: #3232.
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Energy Lane Suite 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(800) 382-6010
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(800) 382-6010
Grades: 7-12
| 2,889 students
Rank: #3333.
Step Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 5th St E.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Grades: 6-12
| 394 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Sejong Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Grades: PK-6
| 240 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Step Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Grades: K-5
| 257 students
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Ramsey County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
622 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Alc Connections Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alc Creative Arts School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
Alc Elementary Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Alp @ Capitol View Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
1140 White Bear Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
Area Learning Center Bestt (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Area Learning Center Gateway (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Area Learning Center Hubb Prog. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Area Learning Center Lead West (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
Area Learning Cntr Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Arlington House Special Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
Booth Brown House (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1471 Como Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Boys Totem Town High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
398 Totem Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
Bruce F Vento Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
409 Case Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
Bush Memorial (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
180 South Grotto St
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
Calvin Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1001 Johnson Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Grades: K
| n/a students
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
Contracted Services Ke High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Cybervillage Academy Homebound (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1336 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-7170
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-7170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1275 Gibbs Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(612) 501-6141
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(612) 501-6141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Pioneer Bldg., 336 Robert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Grades: K
| 14 students
Early Ed Obama (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Early Ed. Expoharriet Bishop (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
520 Warwick
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Education Bridge View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
354 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Grades: PK-K
| n/a students
Early Education Crossroads Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Education Galtier (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1317 Charles Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Education Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
437 Edmund Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 293-8650
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 293-8650
Grades: PK
| 6 students
Early Education Mississippi Ca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1575 L'orient Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Early Education Phalen Lake (Closed 2020)
Special Education School
1089 Cypress St.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Early Education Riverview Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
160 Isabel St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Grades: PK
| 5 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Ramsey County, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Ramsey County, MN include Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Nova Classical Academy Lower School and Oak Hill Montessori Community.
How many public charter schools are located in Ramsey County?
91 public charter schools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 64% (majority Black and Asian).
Which public charter schools in Ramsey County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Ramsey County include: Avalon School vs. Great River School, St. Paul City Middle School vs. St. Paul City Primary School, Higher Ground Secondary Academy vs. Twin Cities Academy
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