For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 519 students in 55101, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 55101, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in 55101, MN are Upper Mississippi Middle Academy, Upper Mississippi High Academy and Creative Arts Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55101 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55101, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55101, MN Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 102 students
Rank: #33.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 6-12
| 356 students
Rank: n/an/a
180 East 5th Street, Suite M10
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(763) 260-4133
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(763) 260-4133
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Water Lily Montessori
Charter School
499 Wacouta St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Grades: PK-K
| 7 students
55101, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Pioneer Bldg., 336 Robert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Grades: K
| 14 students
Early Education-wheelock Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1521 Edgerton St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 293-8835
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 293-8835
Grades: PK
| 56 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 55101, MN?
The top ranked public schools in 55101, MN include Upper Mississippi Middle Academy, Upper Mississippi High Academy and Creative Arts Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in 55101?
5 public schools are located in 55101.
What percentage of students in 55101 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 55101 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55101?
55101 public schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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