Sunnyside Elementary School

2070 County Rd H
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 488 students in grades 1-5, Sunnyside Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50% in MN
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

Sunnyside Elementary School's student population of 488 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar

School Rankings

Sunnyside Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sunnyside Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MN)
#780 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
54%
46%
47%
51%
50-54%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
9%
7%
Hispanic
17%
12%
Black
13%
12%
White
50%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.69
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sunnyside Elementary School's ranking?
Sunnyside Elementary School is ranked #780 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Sunnyside Elementary School often compared to?
Sunnyside Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lincoln Elementary School For Arts, Bel Air Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Sunnyside Elementary School?
488 students attend Sunnyside Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Sunnyside Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sunnyside Elementary School?
Sunnyside Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Sunnyside Elementary School offer ?
Sunnyside Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sunnyside Elementary School part of?
Sunnyside Elementary School is part of Mounds View Public School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 1-5
  • Enrollment: 488 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • : 47% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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