Top 10 Best Saint Paul Public Charter Schools (2024)

For the 2024 school year, there are 92 public charter schools serving 24,197 students in Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Saint Paul, MN are Nova Classical Upper School, St Paul Conservatory Performing Art and Math And Science Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Paul, MN public charter schools 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 43% statewide average). Charter schools in Saint Paul have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 63% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Saint Paul, MN (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: 6-12
| 508 students
Rank: #22.
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 60-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Grades: 9-12
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Grades: 6-12
| 553 students
Rank: #44.
Nova Classical Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Grades: K-5
| 476 students
Rank: #55.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 80-89%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 7-12
| 407 students
Rank: #66.
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1031 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Grades: K-8
| 593 students
Rank: #77.
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Avalon School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Glendale St
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Grades: 9-12
| 175 students
Rank: #8 - 98. - 9.
Minnesota Virtual Schools
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
180 East Fifth Street M10a
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 746-7977
Grades: 6-12
| 365 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Career Pathways
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1355 Pierce Butler Rt
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Grades: 6-12
| 122 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 91 students
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
The Journey School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Grades: 7-8
| 19 students
Rank: #1313.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 6-8
| 113 students
Rank: #1414.
Level Up Academy
Charter School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2600 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Grades: K-5
| 105 students
Rank: #1515.
Great River Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Grades: 1-6
| 383 students
Rank: #1616.
Woodbury Leadership Academy
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
8089 Globe Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 539-2641
Grades: K-8
| 641 students
Rank: #1717.
Laura Jeffrey Charter
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 414-6000
Grades: 5-8
| 57 students
Rank: #1818.
Minnesota Connections 7-12
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Energy Lane Suite 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(800) 382-6010
Grades: 7-12
| 2,563 students
Rank: #1919.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 285-4672
Grades: K-6
| 190 students
Rank: #2020.
Jennings Experiential High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2455 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5403
Grades: 7-12
| 62 students
Rank: #2121.
Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 5th Street Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(763) 404-8200
Grades: K-8
| 444 students
Rank: #2222.
Higher Ground Secondary Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Grades: 7-12
| 453 students
Rank: #2323.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Grades: PK-8
| 440 students
Rank: #2424.
Hmong College Prep High School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Grades: 9-12
| 695 students
Rank: #2525.
Academic Arts High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
60 E Marie Ave Ste #220
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 457-7427
Grades: 9-12
| 94 students
Rank: #2626.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1611 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Grades: K-6
| 138 students
Rank: #2727.
Avalon Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
700 Glendale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5795
Grades: 6-8
| 72 students
Rank: #2828.
Twin Cities Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
690 Birmingham
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 205-4797
Grades: 6-12
| 487 students
Rank: #2929.
Level Up Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Grades: 6-8
| 47 students
Rank: #3030.
Community Of Peace High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4602
Grades: 9-12
| 250 students
Rank: #3131.
Afsa High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Vadnais Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 209-3910
Grades: 7-12
| 238 students
Rank: #3232.
Fit Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
7200 147th Street W
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 847-3798
Grades: K-8
| 246 students
Rank: #3333.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Grades: 9-12
| 115 students
Rank: #3434.
Higher Ground Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Grades: K-6
| 571 students
Rank: #3535.
Afsa K-8
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2925 Country Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 209-3910
Grades: K-8
| 185 students
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Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: 6-8
| 4 students
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Grades: PK-6
| 20 students
701 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Grades: 9-12
| 58 students
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Grades: 5-12
| 40 students
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Grades: K-6
| 8 students
1140 White Bear Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Grades: PK-6
| 310 students
7700 Hudson Road Ste 600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-0031
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
1616 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Grades: K-6
| n/a students
1471 Como Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
398 Totem Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Grades: 7-12
| 12 students
409 Case Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
2140 Diffley Road
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Grades: K-9
| n/a students
Bush Memorial (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
180 South Grotto St
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Grades: PK-12
| n/a students
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Grades: PK
| 9 students
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Grades: PK
| 14 students
1001 Johnson Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Grades: K
| n/a students
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Grades: K-6
| 80 students
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Grades: 9-10
| 28 students
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Grades: 6-8
| 101 students
600 Weir Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Grades: 6-10
| 172 students
Cybervillage Academy Homebound (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
1336 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-7170
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1275 Gibbs Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(612) 501-6141
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in Saint Paul, MN include Nova Classical Upper School, St Paul Conservatory Performing Art and Math And Science Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Saint Paul, MN?
92 public charter schools are located in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Paul, MN?
Saint Paul, MN public charter schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 63% (majority Black).

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