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Saint Paul School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public elementary schools serving 22,700 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
103 Schools
1,655 Schools
# Students
32,544 Students
571,925 Students
# Teachers
2,367 Teachers
40,363 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 75% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.61
# American Indian Students
268 Students
10,480 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
9,315 Students
42,165 Students
% Asian Students
29%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,971 Students
65,127 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
12%
# Black Students
7,759 Students
70,794 Students
% Black Students
24%
12%
# White Students
7,345 Students
344,281 Students
% White Students
22%
60%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
676 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,874 Students
38,402 Students
% of Two or more races Students
9%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,311
10,698
# Students in K Grade:
2,577
57,031
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,566
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,408
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,369
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,401
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,411
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,031
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,185
53,666
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,060
53,924
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,524
4,107
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,408
4,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,487
4,740
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,806
5,910
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,796 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,777 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,796
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,777
$18,580
Best Saint Paul School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
Rank: #77.
Groveland Park Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 395 students
Rank: #88.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Grades: 6-12
| 491 students
Rank: #99.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Grades: 5-12
| 37 students
Rank: #1010.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Grades: PK-5
| 417 students
Rank: #1111.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Grades: PK-5
| 579 students
Rank: #1212.
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1557 Huron St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Grades: PK-5
| 323 students
Rank: #1313.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Grades: K-12
| 51 students
Rank: #1414.
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Grades: 2-12
| 17 students
Rank: #1515.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 354 students
Rank: #1616.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 342 students
Rank: #1717.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #1818.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 440 students
Rank: #1919.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Grades: PK-4
| 393 students
Rank: #2020.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Grades: 6-8
| 588 students
Rank: #2121.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #2222.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 259 students
Rank: #2323.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Grades: PK-6
| 695 students
Rank: #2424.
The Heights Community School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1863 Clear Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 290 students
Rank: #2525.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Buford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Grades: 6-8
| 548 students
Rank: #2626.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Grades: 5-8
| 426 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 278 students
Rank: #27 - 2827. - 28.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #2929.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Grades: PK-5
| 555 students
Rank: #3030.
Riverview Spanish/english Dual Imme
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Isabel St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Grades: PK-5
| 253 students
Rank: #3131.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 5-12
| n/a students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Highwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2188 Londin Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-3290
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-3290
Grades: PK-5
| 255 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Saint Paul Online Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Grades: K-5
| 146 students
Rank: #3434.
Saint Paul Online Middle School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 767-8100
Grades: 6-8
| 140 students
Rank: #3535.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
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