For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 123 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Downtown are Upper Mississippi Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN (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.
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative 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
| 17 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN include Upper Mississippi Middle Academy and Juvenile Service Center.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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