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Best 55104 Minnesota Public Charter Schools

For the 2026-27 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 (2026-27)

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
Area Learning Center Gateway (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Area Learning Center Hubb Prog. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Gr: 9-12
Area Learning Cntr Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Contracted Services Ke High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Early Ed Obama (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Gr: PK | 4 students
Early Education Galtier (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1317 Charles Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Gr: PK
Early Education-hill Elementary School (Closed 2023)
998 Selby Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Gr: K-6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Family Academy Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1330 Blair Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 697-1740
Gr: K-8 | 153 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Galtier Elementary School (Closed 2024)
1317 Charles Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Gr: PK-5 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Hancock Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1599 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8715
Gr: K-6 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Idtkeystone Care & Treatment High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-5590
Gr: 7-12
Intensive Day Treatment East Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(952) 888-8056
Gr: 8-12 | 23 students Minority enrollment: 83%
Leap High School Summer (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 8-12
Long Tieng Academy (Closed 2012)
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 288-3707
Gr: 9-12 | 102 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
Maxfield Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
380 Victoria St North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Gr: K-3 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Obama Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Gr: K-6 | 31 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Obama Service Learning Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Magnet School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Gr: PK-6 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Project Achieve (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9030
Gr: 6-12 | 35 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Riverside Options (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 209-6632
Gr: 6-12 | 8 students Minority enrollment: 88%
St. Paul Family Learning Center (Closed 2007)
#100 1745 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 649-5402
Gr: K-8 | 68 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Skills For Tomorrow Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
547 Wheeler St North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 647-6000
Gr: 9-12
Transition For Success (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Gr: 6-12
Wilson Middle School (Closed 2005)
631 N. Albert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-5970
Gr: 7-8 | 171 students Minority enrollment: 92%

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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