Best Core Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 825 students in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Core are St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art and Creative Arts Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #22.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 6-12 | 382 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN include St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art and Creative Arts Secondary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul?
2 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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