For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 8,394 students in the neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Como Park are Great River School, Great River Elementary School and Chelsea Heights Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Great River Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 1-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1557 Huron St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 305 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Hmong College Prep Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Hga Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Gr: 8-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #66.
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1350 Energy Lane, Ste 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Gr: K-6 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #77.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1010.
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1515 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Gr: K-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul, MN include Great River School, Great River Elementary School and Chelsea Heights Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul?
11 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Como Park, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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