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Public schools in Saint Paul, MN

161 open public schools with an address in Saint Paul, operated by 39 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.

Public schools

161

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Reported students

53,939

156 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25

Median student–teacher ratio

13.4:1

Minnesota median 13.6:1

Charter schools

72

37 magnet · 8 virtual

An overview of Saint Paul public schools

The federal directory lists 161 public schools in Saint Paul, MN: 68 elementary, 26 middle, 51 high, 16 combined or other. The 156 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 53,939 students, an average of 346 per school. The largest campus is Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students), and the largest elementary school is Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo (1,066).

Saint Paul Public Schools operates the most schools here (88), plus 38 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 13.4:1, similar to 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 72 charter schools, 37 magnet schools, 8 virtual schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.

Among 43 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 15 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 15 of 44 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 Saint Paul

Saint Paul Public Schools

Public school district

88 schools in Saint Paul · 89 total

Community School of Excellence

Independent charter agency

6 schools in Saint Paul

Hope Community Academy

Independent charter agency

4 schools in Saint Paul

Avalon School

Independent charter agency

3 schools in Saint Paul

Community of Peace Academy

Independent charter agency

3 schools in Saint Paul

Higher Ground Academy

Independent charter agency

3 schools in Saint Paul

Hmong College Prep Academy

Independent charter agency

3 schools in Saint Paul

New Century School

Independent charter agency

3 schools in Saint Paul · 5 total

Prodeo Academy

Independent charter agency

3 schools in Saint Paul · 6 total

St. Paul City School

Independent charter agency

3 schools in Saint Paul

Academias La Paz

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul · 3 total

Delta Academy of Technology & Innov

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

Face to Face Academy

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

Great River School

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

High School for Recording Arts

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

Jennings Community School

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

Minnesota Math and Science Academy

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul · 9 total

Nova Classical Academy

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

St. Paul School of Northern Lights

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

STEP Academy

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul · 4 total

The Journey School

Independent charter agency

2 schools in Saint Paul

Achieve Language Academy

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Career Pathways

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

City Academy

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Intermediate School District 287

Specialized public school district

1 school in Saint Paul · 45 total

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Life Prep

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Metro Deaf School

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Midway Star Academy

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Minnesota Internship Center

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul · 4 total

Minnesota Online High School

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul · 3 total

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Twin Cities Academy

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Urban Academy

Independent charter agency

1 school in Saint Paul

Elementary schools in Saint Paul

68
SchoolGradesStudentsRatioCompare
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary

Academias La Paz · Charter

PK–05336—
Achieve Language Academy

Achieve Language Academy · Charter

PK–0845113.1:1
Adams Magnet Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0560514.7:1
American Indian Magnet School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0857113.3:1
Barack & Michelle Obama Montessori

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0536013.9:1
Battle Creek Elementary School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0547011.2:1
Benjamin E Mays IB World School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0533611.2:1
Bruce F Vento Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0544611.5:1
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

01–081,06621.7:1
Chelsea Heights Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0530514.5:1
Cherokee Heights Elementary School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0522810.4:1
Community of Peace Academy Elem

Community of Peace Academy · Charter

PK–0432611.7:1
Community School of Excellence Elem

Community School of Excellence · Charter

PK–0469610.5:1
Como Park Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–053879.9:1
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary · Charter

KG–0613212.4:1
Crossroads Montessori

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0517810.1:1
Crossroads Science Program

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0519213:1
Cse - Oll Ec-5

Community School of Excellence · Charter

PK–050—
Daytons Bluff Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0530111.6:1
Delta Academy Elementary

Delta Academy of Technology & Innov · Charter

KG–05——
Early Education Ben Mays/Rondo

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

PK–KG00:1
East African Magnet School

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0729611.5:1
Eastern Heights Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0531811.2:1
EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0539310.9:1
Farnsworth Aerospace Lower

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0446613.4:1
Four Seasons Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–052568.7:1
Frost Lake Elementary School

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0559313.2:1
Global Arts Plus Lower

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0441012.8:1
Great River Elementary School

Great River School · Charter

01–0638321.6:1
Groveland Park Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0540914.9:1
Hamline Elementary School

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0527210.9:1
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0848914.9:1
HGA Elementary

Higher Ground Academy · Charter

KG–0552517.7:1
Highland Park Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0540612.3:1
Highwood Hills Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0529210.8:1
Hmong College Prep Academy ES

Hmong College Prep Academy · Charter

KG–0598810.9:1
HOPE Community Academy Elementary

Hope Community Academy · Charter

KG–054348.5:1
Horace Mann School

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0544517.8:1
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

KG–0543116.4:1
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0528213.6:1
LIFE Prep

Life Prep · Charter

PK–0613413.4:1
Maxfield Elementary School

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0533112.3:1
Midway Star Academy

Midway Star Academy · Charter

KG–0839319.5:1
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Charter · Virtual

KG–061,01730.2:1
Mississippi Creative Arts Elem

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0557013.4:1
MMSA Elementary School

Minnesota Math and Science Academy · Charter

KG–0524317.8:1
New Century School

New Century School · Charter

PK–0536710.9:1
Nokomis Montessori North Campus

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0534411.1:1
Nokomis Montessori South Campus

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–052589.9:1
Nova Classical Academy Lower School

Nova Classical Academy · Charter

KG–0548513.9:1
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0549210.2:1
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary

Prodeo Academy · Charter

02–041339.5:1
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary

Prodeo Academy · Charter

PK–0111610.5:1
Quantum STEAM Academy Elementary

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter · Charter

PK–0412828.4:1
Randolph Heights Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0544818.9:1
Riverview Spanish/English Dual Imme

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–052973.7:1
Saint Paul Music Academy

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0651412.3:1
Saint Paul Online Elementary School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Virtual

KG–051099.5:1
St. Anthony Park Elementary

Saint Paul Public Schools

KG–0645115.6:1
St. Paul City Primary School

St. Paul City School · Charter

PK–0531313.6:1
St. Paul School of Northern Lights

St. Paul School of Northern Lights · Charter

KG–0621213.4:1
STEP Academy Elementary

STEP Academy · Charter

KG–0521411.3:1
The Heights Community School

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–0534610.7:1
The Journey School

The Journey School · Charter

KG–0612520.8:1
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr

Twin Cities German Immersion Chtr · Charter

KG–0856316.4:1
Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lo

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

PK–0463811.3:1
Urban Academy

Urban Academy · Charter

PK–0841612.2:1
Water Lily Montessori

Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch · Charter

PK–KG33:1

Middle schools in Saint Paul

26
SchoolGradesStudentsRatioCompare
Academia Cesar Chavez Middle School

Academias La Paz · Charter

06–08149—
ALC On Track

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

06–080—
Avalon Middle School

Avalon School · Charter

06–087510.2:1
Barack and Michelle Obama Middle

Saint Paul Public Schools

06–08——
Battle Creek Middle

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

06–0861917.1:1
Community of Peace Academy Middle

Community of Peace Academy · Charter

05–0827913:1
Community School of Excellence - MS

Community School of Excellence · Charter

05–08560197.9:1
Cse - Oll 6-8

Community School of Excellence · Charter

06–080—
Delta Academy Middle

Delta Academy of Technology & Innov · Charter

06–06——
Farnsworth Aerospace Upper

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

05–0845314.3:1
Global Arts Plus Upper

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

05–0843717.5:1
HGA Junior High

Higher Ground Academy · Charter

06–0719673.1:1
Hidden River Middle School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

06–0864021.9:1
Highland Park Middle School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

06–0881119.5:1
Hmong College Prep Academy MS

Hmong College Prep Academy · Charter

06–0872417.8:1
HOPE Community Academy Middle

Hope Community Academy · Charter

06–0822117.3:1
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter

Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter · Charter

05–081177:1
Murray Middle School

Saint Paul Public Schools

06–0857622:1
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle

Prodeo Academy · Charter

05–0813110.1:1
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle School

Quantum STEAM Academy Charter · Charter

05–087216:1
Saint Paul Online Middle School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Virtual

06–0814518.1:1
St. Paul City Middle School

St. Paul City School · Charter

06–0815020:1
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary

St. Paul School of Northern Lights · Charter

07–08158.1:1
The Journey School Middle

The Journey School · Charter

07–081212:1
Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U

Saint Paul Public Schools

05–0833717.1:1
Washington Technology Middle School

Saint Paul Public Schools

06–0869317.6:1

High schools in Saint Paul

51
SchoolGradesStudentsRatioCompare
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

05–12264.7:1
ALC Credit Recovery

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

09–120—
ALC Evening High School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

09–120—
ALC Extended Day 9-12

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

05–120—
ALC Gateway to College

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

08–1210731.5:1
ALC Online School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

09–120—
ALC Summer Learning Programs 9-12

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

09–120—
Avalon Online School

Avalon School · Charter

08–121826.9:1
Avalon School

Avalon School · Charter

09–1218210.6:1
Career Pathways

Career Pathways · Charter

06–1212111.3:1
Central Senior High

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

09–121,68226.3:1
City Academy

City Academy · Charter

09–1213517.2:1
Community of Peace Academy High Sch

Community of Peace Academy · Charter

09–1225014.8:1
Community School of Excellence High

Community School of Excellence · Charter

09–1219919.5:1
Como Park Senior High

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

09–121,03419.8:1
Creative Arts Secondary School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

06–1238218.4:1
Cse - Oll HS

Community School of Excellence · Charter

09–120—
Face to Face Academy

Face to Face Academy · Charter

09–128311.7:1
Face to Face Academy Online

Face to Face Academy · Charter

09–1212—
Focus Beyond

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

09–122128.8:1
Gordon Parks High School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

07–1221715.1:1
Great River School

Great River School · Charter

07–1241111.7:1
Guadalupe Alternative Programs

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

07–1283—
Harding Senior High

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

09–121,59120.4:1
HGA Secondary

Higher Ground Academy · Charter

08–1244213.2:1
High School for Recording Arts

High School for Recording Arts · Charter

09–1218116.4:1
Highland Park Senior High

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

09–121,39224.6:1
Hmong College Prep Academy HS

Hmong College Prep Academy · Charter

09–1279116.7:1
HOPE Community Academy High School

Hope Community Academy · Charter

09–1212417.2:1
HSRA Online

High School for Recording Arts · Charter

09–12——
Humboldt High School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

06–1295518.3:1
Jennings Community School

Jennings Community School · Charter

07–125711.4:1
Jennings Online Program

Jennings Community School · Charter · Virtual

07–1213—
Johnson Senior High

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

09–121,07619.1:1
Journeys Secondary School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

08–12735.2:1
LEAP High School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

09–1222017.6:1
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12

Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Charter · Virtual

07–123,53641.2:1
Minnesota Online High School

Minnesota Online High School · Charter · Virtual

09–122549.7:1
MMSA Secondary School

Minnesota Math and Science Academy · Charter

06–1232721.7:1
MN Online High School - I.S.

Intermediate School District 287 · Alternative School

09–120—
MNIC Online East Campus

Minnesota Internship Center · Charter

09–12——
NCS Online Program

New Century School · Charter · Virtual

06–1223—
New Century School Secondary

New Century School · Charter

06–1228431.6:1
Nova Classical Academy Upper School

Nova Classical Academy · Charter

06–1255615.2:1
Open World Learning Secondary

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

06–1250420.6:1
Saint Paul Online High School

Saint Paul Public Schools · Virtual

09–1232417.9:1
St Paul Conservatory Performing Art

St Paul Conservatory Performing Art · Charter

09–1233619.2:1
St. Paul City High School

St. Paul City School · Charter

09–1215214.1:1
STEP Academy Charter School

STEP Academy · Charter

06–1236622.8:1
Twin Cities Academy

Twin Cities Academy · Charter

06–1254713.2:1
Washington Technology Senior High

Saint Paul Public Schools · Magnet

09–121,06319.8:1

Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Saint Paul

16
SchoolGradesStudentsRatioCompare
Anna Westin House

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

04–1213—
Bridge View Special Education

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

KG–121154.9:1
Brittany's Place

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

KG–1211.2:1
Early Childhood Intervention Serv

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

PK–PK0—
Early Ed HUB

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

PK–PK389.5:1
Early Education - Birth to Three

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

PK–PK311—
Early Learning Hub West

Saint Paul Public Schools

PK–PK00:1
ECSE Inclusion

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

PK–PK329—
Home/Hospital Instruction

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

PK–123—
HOPEStart Pre-K Program

Hope Community Academy · Charter

PK–PK20—
Juvenile Service Center

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

02–1293.4:1
Metro Deaf School

Metro Deaf School · Charter · Special Education School

PK–121566.1:1
Resident Student/Out of State

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

KG–120—
Rivereast Program

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

KG–12545.6:1
Shared Time Nonpublic

Saint Paul Public Schools · Special Education School

PK–120—
United Hospital Adolescent Program

Saint Paul Public Schools · Alternative School

01–1233.6:1

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

  • White24.5%
  • Hispanic14%
  • Black24.5%
  • Asian28.5%
  • American Indian / Alaska Native0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
  • Multiracial7.7%

Enrollment-weighted across 141 Saint Paul schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (53,939 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.

Questions about public schools in Saint Paul

How many public schools are in Saint Paul, MN?

The current NCES directory lists 161 open public schools with a location address in Saint Paul: 68 elementary, 26 middle, 51 high, 16 combined or other. Together they reported 53,939 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.

Which school districts serve Saint Paul?

Schools with an address in Saint Paul belong to 39 education agencies, led by Saint Paul Public Schools (88 schools), Community School of Excellence (6 schools), Hope Community Academy (4 schools). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.

What is the largest public high school in Saint Paul?

Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 reported the largest high-school enrollment in Saint Paul, with 3,536 students in 2024–25 (grades 07–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.

Are there charter schools in Saint Paul?

Yes. 72 of the 161 public schools in Saint Paul are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary, Academia Cesar Chavez Middle School, Achieve Language Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.

What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Saint Paul schools?

The median reported student–teacher ratio across Saint Paul public schools is 13.4:1, similar to 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 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.

Nearby Minnesota cities

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