For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 2,269 students in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Union Park are Central Senior High School, Gordon Parks High School and High School For Recording Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 52% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22.
Gordon Parks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Gr: 7-12 | 217 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
High School For Recording Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Alc Online School
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul, MN include Central Senior High School, Gordon Parks High School and High School For Recording Arts.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul?
6 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Union Park, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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