For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,080 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Downtown are Upper Mississippi Middle Academy, Upper Mississippi High Academy and Juvenile Service Center. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 75 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 131 students
Rank: #33.
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 12 students
Rank: #44.
North Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2416 E 11th Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6000
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6000
Grades: 9-12
| 1,594 students
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Two Ecse
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Grades: PK
| 97 students
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Grades: PK
| 107 students
Rank: n/an/a
speech program - sp Educational program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Grades: PK
| 35 students
Rank: n/an/a
Water Lily Montessori
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
244 10th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Grades: PK-K
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN include Upper Mississippi Middle Academy, Upper Mississippi High Academy and Juvenile Service Center.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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