For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,168 students in 55117, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55117, MN are Rivereast Program, Roseville Area Middle School and Mmsa Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55117 have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55117, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55117, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Roseville Area Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 E County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Grades: 6-8
| 840 students
Rank: #33.
Mmsa Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Grades: 6-12
| 244 students
Rank: #44.
Mmsa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Grades: 5-8
| 174 students
Rank: #55.
Quora Secondary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
Grades: 7-12
| 116 students
Rank: n/an/a
Alc On Track
Alternative School
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Aris Currell
Alternative School
7616 Currell Blvd Ste 100
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5543
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5543
Grades: K-12
| 11 students
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Area Learning Center
Alternative School
15 E County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Grades: 6-8
| 732 students
55117, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
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
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
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 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 Street Paul Music Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
27 Geranium Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8620
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8620
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Franklin Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
27 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8798
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8798
Grades: K-6
| 336 students
Metro Heights I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
N.e.metro Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
70 W. Cty Road B-2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Grades: K-10
| n/a students
27 East Geranium Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Grades: PK-6
| 235 students
St. Bernard Private Alt. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
170 W. Rose Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1338
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1338
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Grades: 7-8
| n/a students
Wels South Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5640
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5640
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55117, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55117, MN include Rivereast Program, Roseville Area Middle School and Mmsa Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55117?
9 public middle schools are located in 55117.
What is the racial composition of students in 55117?
55117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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