For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 1,424 students in the neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Cathedral Hill are Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo and Benjamin E Mays Magnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul, MN include Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo and Benjamin E Mays Magnet.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Cathedral Hill, Saint Paul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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