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%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 615 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 6% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
615 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Paul City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 514 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#523 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)7%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
83.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)53.8%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.60
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
16%
7%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
52%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
23%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% White
3%
60%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $20,010 is higher than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has declined by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,239 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$14 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$20,010
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$23,239
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Best St. Paul City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul City High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul City Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Gr: 6-8 | 150 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #33.
St. Paul City Primary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Gr: PK-5 | 313 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District manages 3 public schools serving 615 students.
What is the rank of St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District is ranked #503 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Paul City School District?
52% of St. Paul City School District students are Hispanic, 23% of students are Black, 16% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% 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 15:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Paul City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $23,239 is higher than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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