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Best Highland Park 51±¬ÁÏs (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 4,375 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Highland Park are Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Horace Mann School and Highland Park Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 36% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN (2026)

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.
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: #33.
Highland Park Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,456 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Educational Highland
Special Education School
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Gr: PK | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN include Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Horace Mann School and Highland Park Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul?
13 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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