For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 995 students in South Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public high schools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, South St. Paul High School and S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Saint Paul, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
South Saint Paul, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 75%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South St. Paul High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in South Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
South St. Paul High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 2nd St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Grades: 9-12
| 868 students
Rank: #33.
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Grades: 7-12
| 94 students
Rank: n/an/a
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Grades: 10-12
| 7 students
South Saint Paul, Minnesota 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ideathompson Heights School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Grades: 2-12
| 56 students
Junior High Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 2nd Street N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Kec Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 1st Avenue S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Lincoln Center Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
357 9th Avenue N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in South Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public high schools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, South St. Paul High School and S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr..
How many public high schools are located in South Saint Paul?
4 public high schools are located in South Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?
South Saint Paul public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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