Public schools in West Saint Paul, MN
9 open public schools with an address in West Saint Paul, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
1,923
9 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
10.9:1
Minnesota median 13.6:1
Charter schools
1
3 magnet · 0 virtual
An overview of West Saint Paul public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in West Saint Paul, MN: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. The 9 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 1,923 students, an average of 214 per school. The largest campus is Heritage E-Stem Magnet School (761 students), and the largest elementary school is Garlough Environmental Magnet (414).
West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan operates the most schools here (6), 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 10.9:1, 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 charter school, 3 magnet schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 0 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 0 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 55% 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 West Saint Paul
Elementary schools in West Saint Paul
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garlough Environmental Magnet West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Magnet | KG–04 | 414 | 10.9:1 | |
| Moreland Art/Health Science Magnet West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Magnet | PK–04 | 369 | 10.9:1 |
Middle schools in West Saint Paul
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heritage E-Stem Magnet School West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Magnet | 05–08 | 761 | 14.7:1 |
High schools in West Saint Paul
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 917 DCALS North Intermediate School District 917 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 54 | 6.8:1 | |
| 917 DCALS North Extended Day (EDOP) Intermediate School District 917 · Alternative School | 09–12 | 0 | — | |
| Academic Arts High School Academic Arts High School · Charter | 09–12 | 78 | 5.8:1 | |
| Branch Out Transitional Services West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Special Education School | 12–12 | 29 | 10.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in West Saint Paul
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Early Learning and Family Resource West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan | PK–PK | 31 | 1.9:1 | |
| Early Learning Resource Center West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan · Special Education School | PK–PK | 187 | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.1%
- Hispanic35.6%
- Black13.4%
- Asian2.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial8.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 West Saint Paul schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (1,923 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in West Saint Paul
How many public schools are in West Saint Paul, MN?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in West Saint Paul: 2 elementary, 1 middle, 4 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 1,923 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve West Saint Paul?
Schools with an address in West Saint Paul belong to 3 education agencies, led by West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan (6 schools), Intermediate School District 917 (2 schools), Academic Arts High School (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 West Saint Paul?
Academic Arts High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in West Saint Paul, with 78 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in West Saint Paul?
Yes. 1 of the 9 public schools in West Saint Paul are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Academic Arts High School. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in West Saint Paul schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across West Saint Paul public schools is 10.9:1, 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 West 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