St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District

426 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105-8888
5/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 207 students in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
207 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
13 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#286 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
25-29%
45%
50-54%
51%
40-44%
41%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.51
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
1%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
68%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $13,517 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,367 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,517
$17,854
Spending / Student
$12,367
$18,580

Best St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
426 Osceola Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 285-4672
Grades: 7-8
| 22 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Osceola Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 285-4672
Grades: K-6
| 185 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District manages 2 public schools serving 207 students.
What is the rank of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District is ranked #242 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District?
68% of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District students are White, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,367 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: KG-08
  • Enrollment: 207 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in MN
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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