For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 783 students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Payne Phalen are Farnsworth Aerospace Upper and Community Of Peace Academy Middle 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 middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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
Gr: 5-8 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22.
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | 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
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN include Farnsworth Aerospace Upper and Community Of Peace Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
2 public middle 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 middle schools minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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