Top Rankings
Saint Paul School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 101 public schools serving 32,316 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
101 Schools
2,717 Schools
# Students
32,316 Students
870,506 Students
# Teachers
2,217 Teachers
54,644 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 527 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 75% has decreased from 77% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#413 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
75%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.58
# American Indian Students
275 Students
15,500 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
2%
# Asian Students
9,445 Students
60,856 Students
% Asian Students
29%
7%
# Hispanic Students
4,851 Students
94,935 Students
% Hispanic Students
15%
11%
# Black Students
7,676 Students
101,896 Students
% Black Students
24%
12%
# White Students
7,302 Students
542,289 Students
% White Students
23%
62%
# Hawaiian Students
18 Students
961 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
2,749 Students
54,121 Students
% of Two or more races Students
8%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
1,192
23,824
# Students in K Grade:
2,465
61,392
# Students in 1st Grade:
2,409
62,799
# Students in 2nd Grade:
2,335
61,018
# Students in 3rd Grade:
2,377
62,816
# Students in 4th Grade:
2,412
62,448
# Students in 5th Grade:
2,317
62,719
# Students in 6th Grade:
2,188
62,476
# Students in 7th Grade:
2,113
64,303
# Students in 8th Grade:
2,199
65,703
# Students in 9th Grade:
2,506
69,277
# Students in 10th Grade:
2,571
70,003
# Students in 11th Grade:
2,437
68,487
# Students in 12th Grade:
2,795
73,241
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,964 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,945 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,964
$17,860
Spending / Student
$23,945
$18,586
Best Saint Paul School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Grades: K-5
| 388 students
Rank: #22.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann School
Magnet School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Grades: PK-5
| 399 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,082 students
Rank: #55.
St. Anthony Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2180 Knapp St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735
Grades: K-6
| 505 students
Rank: #66.
Highland Park Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Grades: 9-12
| 1,390 students
Rank: #77.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Grades: PK-5
| 295 students
Rank: #88.
Groveland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Grades: PK-5
| 372 students
Rank: #99.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Grades: 6-12
| 476 students
Rank: #1010.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Grades: 5-12
| 46 students
Rank: #1111.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #1212.
Central Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Grades: 9-12
| 1,691 students
Rank: #1313.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Grades: PK-5
| 496 students
Rank: #1414.
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1557 Huron St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Grades: PK-5
| 326 students
Rank: #1515.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 222-0757
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 222-0757
Grades: 7-12
| 68 students
Rank: #1616.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Grades: K-12
| 31 students
Rank: #1717.
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: #1818.
Highland Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Grades: PK-5
| 359 students
Rank: #1919.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Grades: PK-5
| 353 students
Rank: #2020.
Highland Park Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Grades: 6-8
| 805 students
Rank: #2121.
Johnson Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Grades: 9-12
| 1,144 students
Rank: #2222.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Grades: PK-5
| 438 students
Rank: #2323.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Grades: PK-4
| 396 students
Rank: #2424.
Hidden River Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Grades: 6-8
| 559 students
Rank: #2525.
Como Park Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 327 students
Rank: #2626.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Grades: PK-5
| 264 students
Rank: #2727.
Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Grades: PK-6
| 670 students
Rank: #2828.
The Heights Community School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1863 Clear Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Grades: PK-5
| 285 students
Rank: #2929.
Murray Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 Buford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Grades: 6-8
| 538 students
Rank: #3030.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Grades: 5-8
| 442 students
Rank: #3131.
Como Park Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,078 students
Rank: #3232.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Grades: 7-12
| 152 students
Rank: #3333.
Harding Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1540 6th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-4700
Grades: 9-12
| 1,717 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Grades: PK-5
| 266 students
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Grades: PK-4
| 425 students
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Saint Paul School District?
Saint Paul School District manages 101 public schools serving 32,316 students.
What is the rank of Saint Paul School District?
Saint Paul School District is ranked #419 out of 527 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%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Paul School District?
29% of Saint Paul School District students are Asian, 24% of students are Black, 23% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Saint Paul School District?
Saint Paul School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is Saint Paul School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,945 is higher than the state median of $18,586. The school district spending/student has grown by 17% over four school years.
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