Public schools in South Saint Paul, MN
8 open public schools with an address in South Saint Paul, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,890
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
12.5:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
0
1 virtual
An overview of South Saint Paul public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in South Saint Paul, MN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,890 students, an average of 361 per school. The largest campus is South St. Paul High School (866 students), and the largest elementary school is Lincoln Center Elementary (670).
South St. Paul Public School Dist operates the most schools here (7), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. 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 12.5:1, 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 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 61% 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 South Saint Paul
Elementary schools in South Saint Paul
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kaposia Education Center Elementary South St. Paul Public School Dist | PK–05 | 620 | 12:1 | |
| Lincoln Center Elementary South St. Paul Public School Dist | PK–05 | 670 | 12.9:1 |
Middle schools in South Saint Paul
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South St. Paul Middle School South St. Paul Public School Dist | 06–08 | 535 | 11.3:1 |
High schools in South Saint Paul
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr. South St. Paul Public School Dist · Alternative School | 07–12 | 99 | 13.4:1 | |
| South St. Paul High School South St. Paul Public School Dist | 09–12 | 866 | 16.8:1 | |
| SSP Virtual South St. Paul Public School Dist · Virtual | 10–12 | 3 | — |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in South Saint Paul
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917 Deaf/Hard of Hearing Intermediate School District 917 · Special Education School | PK–12 | 29 | 1.5:1 | |
| Early Childhood Special Ed Program South St. Paul Public School Dist · Special Education School | PK–PK | 68 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White44.5%
- Hispanic33.4%
- Black8.6%
- Asian3.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.3%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 South Saint Paul schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,890 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in South Saint Paul
How many public schools are in South Saint Paul, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in South Saint Paul: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 3 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 2,890 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve South Saint Paul?
Schools with an address in South Saint Paul belong to 2 education agencies, led by South St. Paul Public School Dist (7 schools), Intermediate School District 917 (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 South Saint Paul?
South St. Paul High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in South Saint Paul, with 866 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in South Saint Paul?
No school with an address in South Saint Paul is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Minnesota.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in South Saint Paul schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across South Saint Paul public schools is 12.5:1, 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 South 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