Top Rankings
St. Paul City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 466 students in St. Paul City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Paul City School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 53% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,709 Schools
# Students
466 Students
869,202 Students
# Teachers
23 Teachers
54,297 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
8:1
District Rank
St. Paul City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 508 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 21-39% has decreased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#502 out of 516 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Graduation Rate
21-39%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.57
# American Indian Students
8 Students
15,185 Students
% American Indian Students
2%
2%
# Asian Students
79 Students
60,255 Students
% Asian Students
17%
7%
# Hispanic Students
238 Students
91,482 Students
% Hispanic Students
51%
10%
# Black Students
101 Students
101,278 Students
% Black Students
22%
12%
# White Students
15 Students
548,260 Students
% White Students
3%
63%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
890 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
25 Students
51,922 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
33
21,794
# Students in K Grade:
37
62,545
# Students in 1st Grade:
41
60,321
# Students in 2nd Grade:
36
62,399
# Students in 3rd Grade:
43
62,085
# Students in 4th Grade:
45
62,315
# Students in 5th Grade:
36
62,085
# Students in 6th Grade:
34
63,634
# Students in 7th Grade:
47
65,392
# Students in 8th Grade:
45
67,133
# Students in 9th Grade:
23
69,515
# Students in 10th Grade:
20
68,337
# Students in 11th Grade:
12
67,478
# Students in 12th Grade:
14
74,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,238 is higher than the state median of $17,887. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,556 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$20,238
$17,887
Spending / Student
$18,556
$18,614
Best St. Paul City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Paul City Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
643 Virginia St
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: 6-8
| 126 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul City Primary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
260 Edmund Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: PK-5
| 271 students
Rank: n/an/a
River's Edge Academy
Charter School
188 Plato Blvd W
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 234-0150
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 234-0150
Grades: 9-12
| 69 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District manages 3 public schools serving 466 students.
What is the rank of St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District is ranked #487 out of 508 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Paul City School District?
51% of St. Paul City School District students are Hispanic, 22% of students are Black, 17% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 16:1.
What is St. Paul City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,556 is less than the state median of $18,614. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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