For the 2025 school year, there are 5 public charter schools serving 1,786 students in 55113, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55113, MN are Community School Of Excellence Elementary School and Minnesota Virtual Schools. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55113 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55113, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55113, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Community School Of Excellence Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Gr: PK-4 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: #22.
Minnesota Virtual Schools
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1801 County Road B West Suite
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 746-7977
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 746-7977
Gr: 6-12 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: n/an/a
Community School Of Excellence - Middle School
Charter School
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Gr: 5-8 | 575 students Student-teacher ratio: 288:1
Rank: n/an/a
Cse - Oll 6-8
Charter School
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Cse - Oll Ec-5
Charter School
270 Larpenteur Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 917-0073
Gr: PK-5
55113, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Elementary Alc Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1910 W County Road B
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 604-3771
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 604-3771
Gr: K-8
Fairview Community Center
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 604-3554
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 604-3554
Gr: 7-12
Lifespan (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
520 W Cty Rd E Ste C
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 635-1608
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 635-1608
Gr: PK-12
Link Public Schools (Closed 2023)
Charter School
260 Edmund Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(612) 440-1936
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(612) 440-1936
Gr: 6-7
1660 County Road B West
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 639-2535
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 639-2535
Options (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2675 Long Lake Road
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(952) 564-3000
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(952) 564-3000
Gr: 6-12 | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Reach Transition (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1895 W. County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 621-7990
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 621-7990
Gr: 10-12 | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55113, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55113, MN include Community School Of Excellence Elementary School and Minnesota Virtual Schools.
How many public charter schools are located in 55113?
5 public charter schools are located in 55113.
What is the racial composition of students in 55113?
55113 public charter schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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