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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 2025-26 school year, there are 59 public preschools serving 14,504 students in Saint Paul School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Minnesota.
Public Preschools in Saint Paul School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public pre school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public preschool average of 42% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
103 Schools
722 Schools
# Students
32,544 Students
214,815 Students
# Teachers
2,367 Teachers
16,916 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.
Overall District Rank
#406 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
41%
Graduation Rate
70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.79
0.63
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
29%
7%
% Hispanic
15%
13%
% Black
24%
13%
% White
22%
58%
% 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.
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 Preschools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 418 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #33.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 221-1480
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #44.
Groveland Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 395 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #55.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Gr: PK-5 | 417 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #66.
Adams Magnet Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
615 Chatsworth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 298-1595
Gr: PK-5 | 579 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #77.
Chelsea Heights Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1557 Huron St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8790
Gr: PK-5 | 323 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
Jj Hill Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
998 Selby Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Gr: PK-5 | 342 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #1010.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 354 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Battle Creek Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
60 Ruth St S
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-4130
Gr: PK-5 | 440 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Global Arts Plus Lower
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1023 Osceola Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-6606
Gr: PK-4 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1313.
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: #1414.
Nokomis Montessori South Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
525 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-5500
Gr: PK-5 | 259 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1515.
The Heights Community School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1863 Clear Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8815
Gr: PK-5 | 290 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
Saint Paul Music Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Geranium Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 472 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Benjamin E Mays Magnet
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2400
Gr: PK-5 | 353 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Crossroads Science Program
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 204 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Riverview Spanish/english Dual Imme
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
160 Isabel St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8665
Gr: PK-5 | 253 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #2121.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK-5 | 555 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Eastern Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2001 Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 293-8870
Gr: PK-5 | 278 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Maxfield Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
380 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Gr: PK-5 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #2424.
Crossroads Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 185 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #2525.
Cherokee Heights Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
694 Charlton St
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8610
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8610
Gr: PK-5 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #2626.
Frost Lake Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1505 Hoyt Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8930
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8930
Gr: PK-5 | 540 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2727.
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354
Gr: PK-5 | 497 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #2828.
Hamline Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1599 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8715
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8715
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Highwood Hills Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2188 Londin Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-3290
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-3290
Gr: PK-5 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #29 - 3029. - 30.
Nokomis Montessori North Campus
Magnet School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
985 Ruth St N
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-7440
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 744-7440
Gr: PK-5 | 355 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: #3131.
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1140 White Bear Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8970
Gr: PK-8 | 400 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
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: #3434.
Daytons Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
262 Bates Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8915
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8915
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3535.
American Indian Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
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