For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 271 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Downtown are Upper Mississippi Middle Academy and Upper Mississippi High Academy. 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 charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 28% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 70% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 6-8
| 54 students
Rank: #22.
Upper Mississippi High Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
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
Grades: PK-K
| 7 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN include Upper Mississippi Middle Academy and Upper Mississippi High Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
3 public charter 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 charter schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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