For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 638 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public charter school in Highland Park is Urban Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN include Urban Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul?
6 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul public charter schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Recent Articles
When Your Child Gets a Teacher You Didn't Request
Learn what parents can do when a child is assigned to an unexpected teacher, including when to wait, communicate, document concerns, request support, and seek reassignment appropriately.
Before Accepting a Public School Seat: 15 Checks
Before accepting a public school seat, parents should verify enrollment terms, transportation, staffing, academics, safety, support services, schedules, attendance rules, extracurriculars, costs, and long-term placement details carefully.
Will This Public School Offer the Same Programs Next Year?
Learn how parents can determine whether public school programs will continue next year by checking budgets, enrollment, staffing, board documents, grants, course schedules, and district priorities before enrolling.