Best Core Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public elementary school serving 387 students in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Core is 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 elementary school have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN include Creative Arts Secondary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul?
1 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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