For the 2025-26 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,089 students in 55117, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55117, MN are Afsa Elementary School, Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary and Mmsa Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55117 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55117, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55117, MN Public Charter Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Afsa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Country Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 209-3910
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 209-3910
Gr: K-6 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: PK-1 | 108 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: #33.
Mmsa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Gr: K-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #44.
Mmsa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mmsa Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: 2-4 | 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: 5-6 | 90 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
55117, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alp @ Capitol View Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Arlington House Special Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Gr: K-6
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Gr: K-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Early Education Crossroads Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Gr: PK
Early Education Mississippi Ca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1575 L'orient Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK
Early Education Street Paul Music Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
27 Geranium Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8620
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8620
Gr: PK
Franklin Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
27 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8798
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8798
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Metro Heights I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Gr: 9-12
N.e.metro Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
70 W. Cty Road B-2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Gr: K-10
27 East Geranium Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
St. Bernard Private Alt. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
170 W. Rose Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1338
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1338
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 7-8
Wels South Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5640
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5640
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55117, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55117, MN include Afsa Elementary School, Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary and Mmsa Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55117?
7 public charter schools are located in 55117.
What is the racial composition of students in 55117?
55117 public charter schools minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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