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Best 55104 Minnesota Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,160 students in 55104, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN are Hga Elementary School, Career Pathways and The Journey School Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55104 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55104, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 55104, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hga Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Career Pathways
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Pierce Butler Rt
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
The Journey School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
High School For Recording Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1166 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
The Journey School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Delta Academy Elementary School
Charter School
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 208-7922
Rank: n/an/a
Hga Junior High School
Charter School
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Gr: 6-7 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoolra Online
Charter School
1166 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55104 Minnesota

55104, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Alc Evening High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN include Hga Elementary School, Career Pathways and The Journey School Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55104?
8 public charter schools are located in 55104.
What is the racial composition of students in 55104?
55104 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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