For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,908 students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Payne Phalen are Face To Face Academy, Johnson Senior High School and Como Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
Johnson Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Grades: 9-12
| 1,097 students
Rank: #33.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Grades: PK-5
| 322 students
Rank: #44.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #55.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Grades: PK-6
| 695 students
Rank: #66.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Grades: PK-4
| 453 students
Rank: #77.
Community Of Peace Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4630
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4630
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #88.
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: #99.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Grades: 5-8
| 441 students
Rank: #1010.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Bruce F Vento Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Case Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Grades: PK-5
| 265 students
Rank: #1313.
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
City Academy Online
Charter School
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Bruce F Vento
Special Education School
409 Case Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Como
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Grades: PK
| 17 students
Rank: n/an/a
Early Educational John A. Johnson
Special Education School
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Grades: PK
| 15 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN include Face To Face Academy, Johnson Senior High School and Como Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
17 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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