For the 2026-27 school year, there are 13 public elementary schools serving 3,661 students in 55109, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55109, MN are 622 Online Middle School, Cowern Elementary School and 622 Online Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55109 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55109, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55109, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
622 Online Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #22.
Cowern Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2131 N Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #33.
622 Online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: K-5
Rank: #44.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Birmingham St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #55.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
North Metro Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Helen St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #77.
Webster K-12
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #88.
John Glenn Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1560 County Road B E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
622 Alternative Middle/high School
Alternative School
2520 12th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Adolescent Education Progr
Alternative School
1675 Beam Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
2410 Holloway Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6600
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairiecare Maplewood
Alternative School
2001 Beam Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-1100
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-1100
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Therapeutic Education Collective (t
Alternative School
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%
55109, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
622 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Gr: K-8
Elementary Alp @ John Glenn (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1560 E Cty Rd B
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 415-5470
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 415-5470
Gr: K-6 | 13 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Fairview Dual Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2355 Ariel Street N Ste B, Hea
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7450
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7450
Gr: 6-12
2410 Holloway St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6500
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
2170 E 7th Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7100
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7100
Gr: PK-5 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55109, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55109, MN include 622 Online Middle School, Cowern Elementary School and 622 Online Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55109?
13 public elementary schools are located in 55109.
What is the racial composition of students in 55109?
55109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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