For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 640 students in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Railroad Island are Hope Community Academy Middle School and Hope Community Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hope Community Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #22.
Hope Community Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Community Academy High School
Charter School
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN include Hope Community Academy Middle School and Hope Community Academy Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul?
3 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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