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Best Saint Paul Public Elementary Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 237 public elementary schools serving 90,191 students in Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN are Mendota Elementary School, Nova Classical Academy Lower School and Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Saint Paul, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in Saint Paul have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in Saint Paul, MN (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Mendota Elementary School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
1979 Summit Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8000
Gr: PK-4 | 372 students Student-teacher ratio: 124:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #22.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: K-5 | 483 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Math And Science Academy
Charter School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 83%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
8430 Woodbury Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 578-7507
Gr: 6-12 | 663 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Turtle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1141 Lepak Ct
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7700
Gr: 1-5 | 957 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Valley Crossing Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-7501
Gr: K-5 | 727 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #6 - 86. - 8.
Woodland Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
945 Wescott Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6990
Gr: K-5 | 720 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
Liberty Ridge Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
11395 Eagle View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-5901
Gr: K-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
O.h. Anderson Elementary School
(Math: 78% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
666 S Warner Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2301
Gr: 3-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #1212.
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: #1313.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1961 6th St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2820
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #1414.
Red Pine Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
530 Red Pine Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 423-7870
Gr: K-5 | 725 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1515.
Somerset Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1355 Dodd Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-8201
Gr: PK-4 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 134:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1616.
Glacier Hills School - Arts/science
Magnet School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3825 Glacier Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-8570
Gr: K-5 | 681 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1717.
Mahtomedi Middle School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
8100 75th St N
Saint Paul, MN 55115
(651) 407-2201
Gr: 6-8 | 749 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1818.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5000 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1919.
Island Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3555 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7000
Gr: 1-5 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #2020.
Thomas Lake Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
4350 Thomas Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6890
Gr: K-5 | 604 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2121.
Otter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 County Rd H2
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Gr: PK-5 | 457 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #2222.
Diamond Path El Sch Of Intl Studies
Magnet School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14455 Diamond Path
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7695
Gr: K-5 | 676 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2323.
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: #2424.
Dakota Hills Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4183 Braddock Tr
Saint Paul, MN 55123
(651) 683-6800
Gr: 6-8 | 1,181 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #2525.
Falcon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1393 Garden Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 646-0021
Gr: K-6 | 461 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #2626.
Brookview Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
11099 Brookview Road
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 275-2500
Gr: K-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #2727.
Lake Middle School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3133 Pioneer Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-6404
Gr: 6-8 | 1,160 student Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2828.
Deerwood Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1480 Deerwood Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651) 683-6801
Gr: K-5 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2929.
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: #3030.
Royal Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
7335 Steepleview Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4701
Gr: K-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3131.
Red Rock Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
3311 Commonwealth Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-5601
Gr: K-5 | 626 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Highland Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14001 Pilot Knob Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(952) 423-7595
Gr: K-5 | 678 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3333.
Gordon Bailey Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
4125 Woodlane Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55129
(651) 425-4801
Gr: K-5 | 655 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #34 - 3534. - 35.
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: #34 - 3534. - 35.
Middleton Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
9105 Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 425-4901
Gr: K-5 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
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Saint Paul, Minnesota 51³Ô¹ÏÍøºÚÁÏ (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
622 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Gr: K-8
917 Mcquire Junior High School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Gr: 6-8 | 4 students
917 Pine Bend Elementary School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
6950 W. 146th St. #114
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 423-8503
Gr: PK-6 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 5%
917 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
701 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 332-5570
Gr: K-8
Alc Connections Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Gr: 9-12
Alc Creative Arts School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alc Elementary Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Alc Evening High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Gr: 9-12
Alp @ Capitol View Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ames Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1140 White Bear Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Anthony Louis Center (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
7700 Hudson Road Ste 600
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 731-0031
Gr: 6-12
Area Learning Center Bestt (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Gr: 7-11
Area Learning Center Gateway (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Area Learning Center Hubb Prog. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Gr: 9-12
Area Learning Center Lead West (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Area Learning Cntr Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Arlington House Special Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Arlington Senior High School (Closed 2011)
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Gr: 9-12
Assessment Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Gr: K-6
Booth Brown House (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1471 Como Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Boys Totem Town High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
398 Totem Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Bruce F Vento Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
409 Case Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Burnsville Extended Day Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
2140 Diffley Road
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4034
Gr: K-9
Bush Memorial (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
180 South Grotto St
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Gr: PK-12
Calvin Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Career And Life Transition Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1037a Hwy 96 W
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6052
Gr: 12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Cedar Outpatient Speech Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-4001
Gr: PK | 9 students
Cedar School, Dhoh,e.c. Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2140 Diffley Rd.
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(952) 707-3090
Gr: PK | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Community Kindergarten (Closed 2009)
1001 Johnson Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Gr: K
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Gr: K-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Contracted Services Ke High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Crosswinds Arts And Science High School (Closed 2018)
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Gr: 9-10 | 28 students Minority enrollment: 68%
Crosswinds Arts And Science Middle School (Closed 2018)
600 Weir Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55124
(651) 539-2600
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 101:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Crosswinds Arts And Science School (Closed 2015)
600 Weir Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55125
(651) 379-2600
Gr: 6-10 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN include Mendota Elementary School, Nova Classical Academy Lower School and Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Saint Paul?
237 public elementary schools are located in Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in Saint Paul?
Saint Paul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?

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