For the 2025 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 4,908 students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public schools in Payne Phalen are Face To Face Academy, Johnson Senior High School and Como Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 24% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 1,097 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #33.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #44.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Txuj Ci Hmong Language & Culture Lo
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1089 Cypress St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8935
Gr: PK-6 | 695 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #66.
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1290 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8675
Gr: PK-4 | 453 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #77.
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1000 Walsh St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8880
Gr: 5-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #88.
Community Of Peace Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4630
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4630
Gr: 9-12 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #99.
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Gr: 5-8 | 291 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1010.
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
740 York Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Gr: PK-5 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1111.
Bruce F Vento Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
409 Case Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Gr: PK-5 | 478 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Gr: PK-4 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1313.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
City Academy Online
Charter School
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Bruce F Vento
Special Education School
409 Case Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-8685
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Como
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK | 17 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Educational John A. Johnson
Special Education School
740 York Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-7300
Gr: PK | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN include Face To Face Academy, Johnson Senior High School and Como Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
17 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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