For the 2025 school year, there are 366 public schools serving 137,062 students in Saint Paul, MN (there are 102 private schools, serving 18,858 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Saint Paul, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Saint Paul, MN are Mendota Elementary School, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy and Nova Classical Academy Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Saint Paul have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Grades: PK-4
| 372 students
Rank: #22.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Grades: K-5
| 417 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 535 students
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
Turtle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1141 Lepak Ct
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7700
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7700
Grades: 1-5
| 957 students
Rank: #66.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 80% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
11395 Eagle View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Grades: K-5
| 804 students
Rank: #77.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 75% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1961 6th St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2820
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2820
Grades: K-5
| 475 students
Rank: #88.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #99.
O.h. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
666 S Warner Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2301
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2301
Grades: 3-5
| 654 students
Rank: #1010.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 663 students
Rank: #1111.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Grades: PK-5
| 418 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
945 Wescott Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6990
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6990
Grades: K-5
| 720 students
Rank: #1313.
Red Pine Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
530 Red Pine Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 423-7870
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 423-7870
Grades: K-5
| 725 students
Rank: #1414.
Valley Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Grades: K-5
| 727 students
Rank: #1515.
Mounds View Senior High School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1900 Lake Valentine Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7100
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7100
Grades: 9-12
| 1,901 students
Rank: #1616.
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science
Magnet School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3825 Glacier Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-8570
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-8570
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #1717.
Island Lake Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
3555 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7000
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7000
Grades: 1-5
| 730 students
Rank: #1818.
Otter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1401 County Rd H2
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Grades: PK-5
| 457 students
Rank: #1919.
Thomas Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
4350 Thomas Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6890
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6890
Grades: K-5
| 604 students
Rank: #2020.
Mahtomedi Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8100 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2201
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2201
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Deerwood Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1480 Deerwood Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6801
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6801
Grades: K-5
| 526 students
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Grades: PK-4
| 402 students
Rank: #2323.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5000 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6400
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6400
Grades: 6-8
| 1,081 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11099 Brookview Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Diamond Path El Sch Of Intl Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14455 Diamond Path
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7695
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7695
Grades: K-5
| 676 students
Rank: #2626.
Dakota Hills Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4183 Braddock Tr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6800
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,181 students
Rank: #2727.
Mahtomedi Senior High School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
8000 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 762-5801
Grades: 9-12
| 1,164 students
Rank: #2828.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Grades: 1-8
| 1,065 students
Rank: #2929.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Grades: K-5
| 473 students
Rank: #3030.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14001 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7595
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7595
Grades: K-5
| 678 students
Rank: #3131.
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
| 165 students
Rank: #3232.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 5th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6300
Grades: 1-5
| 723 students
Rank: #3333.
Falcon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1393 Garden Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 646-0021
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 646-0021
Grades: K-6
| 461 students
Rank: #3434.
St. Anthony Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2180 Knapp St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735
Grades: K-6
| 483 students
Rank: #3535.
Gordon Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
4125 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Grades: K-5
| 655 students
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Saint Paul, Minnesota 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
917 Mcquire Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
917 Pine Bend Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
917 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
701 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
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
Alc Evening High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Grades: 9-12
| 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
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7700 Hudson Road Ste 600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-0031
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-0031
Grades: 6-12
| n/a 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
Burnsville Extended Day Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2140 Diffley Road
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Grades: K-9
| n/a 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
Career And Life Transition Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1037a Hwy 96 W
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6052
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6052
Grades: 12
| 21 students
Cedar Outpatient Speech Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Grades: PK
| 9 students
Cedar School, Dhoh,e.c. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 14 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
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Grades: 9-10
| 28 students
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
600 Weir Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Grades: 6-10
| 172 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public schools in Saint Paul, MN include Mendota Elementary School, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy and Nova Classical Academy Upper School.
How many public schools are located in Saint Paul?
366 public schools are located in Saint Paul.
What percentage of students in Saint Paul go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Saint Paul are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Paul?
Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Saint Paul include: Irondale Senior High School vs. Mounds View Senior High School, Bellaire Education Center vs. Bridge View Special Education, Mounds View Senior High School vs. Irondale Senior High School
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