For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public elementary schools serving 3,428 students in 55126, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55126, MN are Turtle Lake Elementary School, Island Lake Elementary School and Chippewa Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55126 have an average math proficiency score of 66% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55126, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55126, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
955 County Rd D W
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-8624
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-8624
Grades: K-6
| 458 students
Rank: #66.
Mounds View Bridges Program
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3490 Lexington Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6160
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6160
Grades: K-5
| 12 students
Rank: #77.
Nets
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3490 Lexington Ave N Ste 115
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 486-3808
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 486-3808
Grades: 5-12
| 9 students
Rank: #88.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
3490 Lexington Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Grades: 6-12
| 16 students
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Program
Special Education School
4570 Victoria St. N.
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6048
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6048
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
55126, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Fcys (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
3490 N. Lexington Ave. Ste 115
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 483-1119
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 483-1119
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lifespan Of Mn Youth Transition (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
529 County Road E W Ste C
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 287-6022
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 287-6022
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Nets Ii (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
3490 Lexington Avenue N, Ste 1
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 379-3405
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 379-3405
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Oak Grove Senior Sp. Ed. High School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
350 Hwy 96 West
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7900
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7900
Grades: 9-12
| 35 students
350 W. Hwy 96
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 483-6725
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 483-6725
Grades: K-5
| 498 students
Speech Program - Sp Ed Program Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
4182 N. Lexington
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 639-6013
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 639-6013
Grades: PK
| 21 students
Targeted Services - Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 10th Street Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-8203
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-8203
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Targeted Services - Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
500 10th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-8203
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-8203
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55126, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55126, MN include Turtle Lake Elementary School, Island Lake Elementary School and Chippewa Middle School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55126?
9 public elementary schools are located in 55126.
What is the racial composition of students in 55126?
55126 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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