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St. Paul City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 590 students in St. Paul City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Paul City School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
590 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
District Rank
St. Paul City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#517 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Graduation Rate
<50%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
# American Indian Students
6 Students
15,699 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
105 Students
61,819 Students
% Asian Students
18%
7%
# Hispanic Students
279 Students
99,588 Students
% Hispanic Students
47%
12%
# Black Students
150 Students
102,736 Students
% Black Students
26%
12%
# White Students
14 Students
534,612 Students
% White Students
2%
61%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,007 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
36 Students
55,329 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
35
24,648
# Students in K Grade:
50
59,654
# Students in 1st Grade:
33
61,859
# Students in 2nd Grade:
45
63,560
# Students in 3rd Grade:
46
61,751
# Students in 4th Grade:
47
63,575
# Students in 5th Grade:
43
63,290
# Students in 6th Grade:
49
63,180
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
63,243
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
64,723
# Students in 9th Grade:
49
67,716
# Students in 10th Grade:
40
69,634
# Students in 11th Grade:
41
69,942
# Students in 12th Grade:
20
74,015
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,985 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,985
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,656
$18,580
Best St. Paul City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Paul City High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul City Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
St. Paul City Primary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District manages 3 public schools serving 590 students.
What is the rank of St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District is ranked #506 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Paul City School District?
47% of St. Paul City School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Paul City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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