Best 55102 Minnesota Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,377 students in 55102, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55102, MN are Nova Classical Academy Lower School, Nova Classical Academy Upper School and St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55102 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55102, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 55102, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55102 Minnesota

55102, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Calvin Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
354 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Gr: PK-K
Elmore Academy (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
360 Colborne St.
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 769-8243
Ls Mnic (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
360 Colborne St 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Gr: PK-12
505 Wabasha Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 726-2100
Gr: 9-12 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
360 Colborne Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8380
360 Colborne
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Gr: PK-12
905 Jefferson Ave, Ste 305
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 582-8204
25 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Gr: 7-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
426 Osceola Ave. South
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(612) 843-3242
Gr: K-5
325 Dayton Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 227-8431
Gr: 7-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 73%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55102, MN?
How many public charter schools are located in 55102?
3 public charter schools are located in 55102.
What is the racial composition of students in 55102?
55102 public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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