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Saint Paul School District

360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102-3299
(District boundaries shown in map)
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Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Saint Paul School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 68 public elementary schools serving 22,700 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in Minnesota.
Public Elementary Schools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
103 Schools
1,655 Schools
# Students
32,544 Students
571,925 Students
# Teachers
2,367 Teachers
40,363 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Saint Paul School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has decreased from 75% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#406 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
26%
46%
35%
51%
25%
41%
70%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.79
0.61
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
29%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
12%
% Black
24%
12%
% White
22%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $23,796 is higher than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $23,777 is higher than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$774 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$774 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$23,796
$17,854
Spending / Student
$23,777
$18,580

Best Saint Paul School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Gr: K-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #22.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #44.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Gr: 1-8 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #55.
St. Anthony Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2180 Knapp St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735
Gr: K-6 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #77.
Groveland Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #99.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Gr: 5-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1010.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1111.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1212.
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1557 Huron St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1313.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1414.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #1515.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1616.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1023 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1919.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #2020.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2121.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Buford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 548 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2222.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #2323.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Gr: 5-8 | 426 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2424.
The Heights Community School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1863 Clear Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #2525.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #2626.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #2727.
Saint Paul Music Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
27 Geranium Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Alc Secondary Extended Programs
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Crossroads Science Program
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #29 - 3129. - 31.
Riverview Spanish/english Dual Imme
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
160 Isabel St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #3232.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #33 - 3433. - 34.
Maxfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
380 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3535.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Gr: 5-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 103 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 32,544 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 77%
  • : 70% (Top 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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