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 2026-27 school year, there are 65 public elementary schools serving 23,289 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
88 Schools
1,663 Schools
# Students
33,041 Students
575,431 Students
# Teachers
2,212 Teachers
39,740 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 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 70% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.4%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.62
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
28%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
16%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
24%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
22%
59%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $25,739 is higher than the state median of $19,326. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $25,777 is higher than the state median of $20,060. The school district spending/student has grown by 6% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$850 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$852 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$25,739
$19,326
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$25,777
$20,060
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Saint Paul School District Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | 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
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann 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
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #44.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
560 Rondo Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Gr: 1-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
St. Anthony Park Elementary 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
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-6970
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #77.
Groveland Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #88.
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
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #99.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative 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
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1010.
Expo For Excellence Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #1111.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Gr: PK-5 | 605 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1212.
Chelsea Heights Elementary 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
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1313.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #1414.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #1515.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 360 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 470 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #1919.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8860
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #2020.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | 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
Gr: PK-4 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 24% | 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
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 258 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #2424.
The Heights Community School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 346 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2525.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2626.
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
Gr: PK-4 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2727.
Saint Paul Music Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Geranium Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Alc Extended Day 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Benjamin E Mays Ib World School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Rondo Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Crossroads Science Program
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Riverview Spanish/english Dual Imme
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Isabel St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Gr: PK-5 | 297 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3232.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 318 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Maxfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
380 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 331 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Gr: 5-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
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