For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 163 students in 55101, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55101, MN are Upper Mississippi High Academy and Upper Mississippi Middle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55101 have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55101, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55101, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #22.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
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 | 7 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
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 charter schools in 55101, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55101, MN include Upper Mississippi High Academy and Upper Mississippi Middle Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 55101?
3 public charter schools are located in 55101.
What is the racial composition of students in 55101?
55101 public charter schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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