Best Central Minneapolis Public Schools

For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 525 students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Central Minneapolis is Matoska International. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul, MN public school have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul, MN (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Matoska International
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2530 Spruce Place
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2847
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul, MN include Matoska International.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul?
1 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Central Minneapolis, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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