Best South Saint Paul Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,916 students in South Saint Paul, MN.

The top ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School and Lincoln 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 elementary schools have an score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.

Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in South Saint Paul, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

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Rank: #11.

917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing

Special Education School

(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
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357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473

Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 58%

Rank: #22.

Kaposia Education Center Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
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1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260

Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%

Rank: #33.

Lincoln Center Elementary School

(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
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357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426

Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%

Rank: #44.

South St. Paul Middle School

(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
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700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659

Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Saint Paul, Minnesota

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

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

Gr: 6-8

Kec Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)

Alternative School

1225 1st Avenue S
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

Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN?

The top ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School and Lincoln Center Elementary School.

How many public elementary schools are located in South Saint Paul?

4 public elementary schools are located in South Saint Paul.

What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?

South Saint Paul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public elementary schools in South Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public elementary 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