📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 5 Rated Districts in Ramsey County, MN
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Mounds View Public School District | Shoreview | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #2 | White Bear Lake School District | White Bear Lake | 8/10 Good | 72nd |
| #3 | Roseville Public School District | Roseville | 5/10 Average | 47th |
| #4 | North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District | Maplewood | 4/10 Below Average | 31st |
| #5 | St. Paul Public School District | Saint Paul | 3/10 Below Average | 24th |
Best School Districts in Ramsey County, Minnesota (2026)
This page lists the 5 public school districts headquartered in Ramsey County, Minnesota that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using MCA 2024–25 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in Minnesota, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Ramsey County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Ramsey County, Minnesota? ▼
Among the 5 rated districts in Ramsey County, Minnesota, the highest-rated is Mounds View Public School District (Shoreview), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 85th percentile of Minnesota districts on MCA 2024–25 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (MCA 2024–25), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in Minnesota and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.