Best Downtown Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,776 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public high 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 high schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 52% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is North Senior High School, with 83% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
North Senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2416 E 11th Ave
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
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Gr: 2-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN include North Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
3 public high 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 high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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