Top Rankings
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 2026 school year, there are 22 public schools serving 10,754 students in North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale 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 North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
22 Schools
2,772 Schools
# Students
10,754 Students
875,799 Students
# Teachers
624 Teachers
57,030 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#374 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
41%
Graduation Rate
82%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)31%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
30%
7%
% Hispanic
17%
12%
% Black
18%
12%
% White
24%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,941 is higher than the state median of $17,752. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $27,385 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$204 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$295 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,941
$17,752
Spending / Student
$27,385
$18,474
Best North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
622 Online High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
2520 12th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #22.
Eagle Point Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7850 15th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8300
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8300
Gr: PK-5 | 792 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #33.
Castle Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
6675 50th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 748-6700
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 748-6700
Gr: PK-5 | 630 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Carver Elementary School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2680 Upper Afton Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8200
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8200
Gr: PK-5 | 898 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #55.
622 Online Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #66.
Cowern Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2131 N Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #77.
Tartan Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
828 Greenway Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8600
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8600
Gr: 9-12 | 1,687 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #88.
622 Online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: K-5
Rank: #99.
North Senior High School
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1010.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Birmingham St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #1111.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1212.
Skyview Community Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1100 Heron Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8000
Saint Paul, MN 55128
(651) 702-8000
Gr: 6-8 | 1,029 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #1313.
Webster K-12
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1414.
John Glenn Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1560 County Road B E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
622 Alternative Middle/high School
Alternative School
2520 12th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
1060 Sterling St N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8411
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8411
Gr: PK | 23 students Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Education
Special Education School
1060 Sterling St N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8465
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 702-8465
Gr: PK | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Adolescent Education Progr
Alternative School
1675 Beam Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
2410 Holloway Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6600
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
The Next Step
Special Education School
2586 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 621-1900
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 621-1900
Gr: 11-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairiecare Maplewood
Alternative School
2001 Beam Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-1100
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-1100
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Therapeutic Education Collective (t
Alternative School
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District?
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District manages 22 public schools serving 10,754 students.
What is the rank of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District?
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District is ranked #387 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District?
30% of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District students are Asian, 24% of students are White, 18% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District?
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $27,385 is higher than the state median of $18,474. The school district spending/student has grown by 27% over four school years.
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