For the 2026-27 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 2,890 students in South Saint Paul, MN (there are 1 private school, serving 105 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in South Saint Paul, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, South St. Paul High School and Kaposia Education Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in South Saint Paul, MN (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
South St. Paul High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 2nd St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Gr: 9-12 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #44.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #55.
South St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #66.
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Educational Program
Special Education School
104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
South Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ideathompson Heights School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Junior High Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 2nd Street N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Gr: 6-8
Kec Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 1st Avenue S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: 6-8
Lincoln Center Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
357 9th Avenue N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in South Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, South St. Paul High School and Kaposia Education Center Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in South Saint Paul?
8 public schools are located in South Saint Paul.
What percentage of students in South Saint Paul go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in South Saint Paul are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?
South Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in South Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in South Saint Paul include: Lincoln Center Elementary School vs. Kaposia Education Center Elementary School, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School vs. Lincoln Center Elementary School
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