For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 385 students in 55101, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 4 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in 55101, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public school in 55101, MN is Creative Arts Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55101 have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55101, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55101, MN Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Water Lily Montessori
Charter School
499 Wacouta St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Gr: PK-K | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
55101, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alc Creative Arts School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Pioneer Bldg., 336 Robert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Gr: K | 14 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Early Education-wheelock Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1521 Edgerton St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 293-8835
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 293-8835
Gr: PK | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55101, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55101, MN include Creative Arts Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in 55101?
2 public schools are located in 55101.
What percentage of students in 55101 go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in 55101 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55101?
55101 public schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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