For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,080 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public school in Downtown is North Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2416 E 11th Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6000
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Two Ecse
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Gr: PK | 93 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Program
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Gr: 2-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: n/an/a
Speech Program - Sp Educational Program
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: n/an/a
Water Lily Montessori
Charter School
499 Wacouta St
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 227-7483
Gr: PK-K | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN include North Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
8 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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