Public schools in North Saint Paul, MN
13 open public schools with an address in North Saint Paul, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
13
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,206
11 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
11.3:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
3
1 virtual
An overview of North Saint Paul public schools
The federal directory lists 13 public schools in North Saint Paul, MN: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. The 11 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,206 students, an average of 291 per school. The largest campus is North Senior High (1,649 students), and the largest elementary school is Richardson Elementary (654).
North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale operates the most schools here (10), plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 11.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 13.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 3 charter schools, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 68% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving North Saint Paul
Elementary schools in North Saint Paul
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cowern Elementary North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | PK–05 | 413 | 16.6:1 | |
| North Metro Flex Academy North Metro Flex Academy · Charter | KG–06 | 146 | 11.7:1 | |
| Richardson Elementary North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | PK–05 | 654 | 15.7:1 |
Middle schools in North Saint Paul
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 622 Swas North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Alternative School | 06–08 | — | — | |
| North Metro Flex Middle School North Metro Flex Academy · Charter | 07–08 | 44 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in North Saint Paul
7| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 622 Alternative Middle/High School North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Alternative School | 06–12 | 30 | 4:1 | |
| 622 Credit Recovery North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Alternative School | 09–12 | — | — | |
| 622 Online High School North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Virtual | 09–12 | 74 | — | |
| Lionsgate Academy AIM Lionsgate Academy · Charter · Special Education School | 12–12 | 51 | 5.1:1 | |
| North Senior High North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale | 09–12 | 1,649 | 23:1 | |
| The Next Step North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Special Education School | 11–12 | 84 | 10.1:1 | |
| Therapeutic Education Collective (T North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Alternative School | 06–12 | 9 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in North Saint Paul
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Webster K-12 North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale · Special Education School | PK–12 | 52 | 4.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White21.6%
- Hispanic16.9%
- Black19.4%
- Asian31.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial9.7%
Enrollment-weighted across 11 North Saint Paul schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,206 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in North Saint Paul
How many public schools are in North Saint Paul, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 13 open public schools with a location address in North Saint Paul: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 7 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 3,206 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve North Saint Paul?
Schools with an address in North Saint Paul belong to 3 education agencies, led by North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale (10 schools), North Metro Flex Academy (2 schools), Lionsgate Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in North Saint Paul?
North Senior High reported the largest high-school enrollment in North Saint Paul, with 1,649 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in North Saint Paul?
Yes. 3 of the 13 public schools in North Saint Paul are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Lionsgate Academy AIM, North Metro Flex Academy, North Metro Flex Middle School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in North Saint Paul schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across North Saint Paul public schools is 11.3:1, lower than the Minnesota school median of 13.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in North Saint Paul guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Minnesota cities