Best Core Public High Schools (2026-27)

For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 825 students in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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

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 high schools in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul, MN include St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art and Creative Arts Secondary School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Core, Saint Paul?
2 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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