For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public elementary schools serving 2,966 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in Highland Park are Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Horace Mann School and Expo For Excellence Elementary School. 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 elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #44.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #55.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #66.
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 elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN include Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Horace Mann School and Expo For Excellence Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul?
9 public elementary 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 elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 41% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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