For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 227 students in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,768 Schools
# Students
227 Students
875,540 Students
# Teachers
18 Teachers
57,000 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights 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 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#271 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
41%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)11.1%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.52
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
2%
7%
% Hispanic
11%
12%
% Black
6%
12%
% White
67%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,326 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,758. The school district revenue/student has declined by 26% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,278 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$3 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,326
$17,758
Spending / Student
$11,278
$18,479
Best St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
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 227 students.
What is the rank of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District?
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District is ranked #261 out of 514 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District?
67% of St. Paul School Of Northern Lights School District students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 13:1, which is lower 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 $11,278 is less than the state median of $18,479. The school district spending/student has declined by 34% over four school years.
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