- Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture Lo — Grades PK–4 · 638 students
- Adams Magnet Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 605 students
- Frost Lake Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 593 students
- Mississippi Creative Arts Elem — Grades PK–5 · 570 students
- Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 492 students
- Battle Creek Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 470 students
- Farnsworth Aerospace Lower — Grades PK–4 · 466 students
- Randolph Heights Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 448 students
- Bruce F Vento Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 446 students
- Horace Mann School — Grades PK–5 · 445 students
- Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy — Grades K–5 · 431 students
- Global Arts Plus Lower — Grades PK–4 · 410 students
- Groveland Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 409 students
- Highland Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 406 students
- EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch — Grades PK–5 · 393 students
- Como Park Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 387 students
- JJ Hill Montessori — Grades PK–5 · 360 students
- The Heights Community School — Grades PK–5 · 346 students
- Nokomis Montessori North Campus — Grades PK–5 · 344 students
- Benjamin E Mays IB World School — Grades PK–5 · 336 students
- Maxfield Elementary School — Grades PK–5 · 331 students
- ECSE Inclusion — Grades PK–PK · 329 students
- Eastern Heights Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 318 students
- Early Education - Birth to Three — Grades PK–PK · 311 students
- Chelsea Heights Elementary — Grades PK–5 · 305 students
- + 12 more elementary schools
- Highland Park Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 811 students
- Washington Technology Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 693 students
- Hidden River Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 640 students
- Battle Creek Middle — Grades 6–8 · 619 students
- Murray Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 576 students
- E-STEM Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 512 students
- Farnsworth Aerospace Upper — Grades 5–8 · 453 students
- Global Arts Plus Upper — Grades 5–8 · 437 students
- Txuj Ci HMong Language & Culture U — Grades 5–8 · 337 students
- Saint Paul Online Middle School — Grades 6–8 · 145 students
- Central Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,682 students
- Harding Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,591 students
- Highland Park Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,392 students
- Johnson Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,076 students
- Washington Technology Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,063 students
- Como Park Senior High — Grades 9–12 · 1,034 students
- Saint Paul Online High School — Grades 9–12 · 324 students
- LEAP High School — Grades 9–12 · 220 students
- Focus Beyond — Grades 9–12 · 212 students
- Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo — Grades 1–8 · 1,066 students
- Humboldt High School — Grades 6–12 · 955 students
- American Indian Magnet School — Grades PK–8 · 571 students
- Saint Paul Music Academy — Grades PK–6 · 514 students
- Open World Learning Secondary — Grades 6–12 · 504 students
- Hazel Park Preparatory Academy — Grades PK–8 · 489 students
- St. Anthony Park Elementary — Grades K–6 · 451 students
- Creative Arts Secondary School — Grades 6–12 · 382 students
- East African Magnet School — Grades PK–6 · 296 students
- Gordon Parks High School — Grades 7–12 · 217 students
- Bridge View Special Education — Grades K–12 · 115 students
- ALC Gateway to College — Grades 8–12 · 107 students
- Guadalupe Alternative Programs — Grades 7–12 · 83 students
- Journeys Secondary School — Grades 8–12 · 73 students
- Rivereast Program — Grades K–12 · 54 students
- A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent — Grades 5–12 · 26 students
- Anna Westin House — Grades 4–12 · 13 students
- Juvenile Service Center — Grades 2–12 · 9 students
- Home/Hospital Instruction — Grades PK–12 · 3 students
- United Hospital Adolescent Program — Grades 1–12 · 3 students
- Brittany's Place — Grades K–12 · 1 students
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| Metric | St. Paul Public School District | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | — | 3,700 | Data not available |
| Number of Schools | 99 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $14,100/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | State avg est. |
| District Type | Supervisory Union | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 6/10 — Average | — | Near average |
About St. Paul Public School District
St. Paul Public School District is the public school district that serves ZIP 55108 in St. Paul, Minnesota in Ramsey County. At 6/10 it lands near the middle of Minnesota districts on the data NCES reports. The district operates 9 schools, covering Pre-K – 12th. Check the rating breakdown and map above, and confirm your specific school assignment directly with the district — boundaries and open-enrollment rules change year to year.
Funding and Resources
Per-pupil spending at St. Paul Public School District runs approximately $14,100 annually, placing it near the Minnesota state average of approximately $14,000 and near the national average nationally (U.S. average: $13,700/year). Near-average districts typically provide core academic programs with adequate staffing, though program breadth may be more limited than in higher-funded systems. Per-pupil spending directly affects teacher compensation, class sizes, elective course offerings, technology access, and the depth of student support services — making it one of the most meaningful structural indicators of district capacity.
District Scale and Program Breadth
St. Paul Public School District is a mid-sized district with 9 schools serving students from Pre-K – 12th. Mid-sized districts strike a balance between community-scale relationships and sufficient program breadth. Most offer core academic tracks, basic extracurricular programs, and adequate student support services.
Understanding the 6/10 Rating
SchoolDistrictFinder rates St. Paul Public School District 6 out of 10 — average among Minnesota public school districts. Our ratings are built from NCES Common Core of Data and measure structural factors: per-pupil expenditure, student-teacher ratio, enrollment stability, and school count. They do not incorporate test scores or graduation rates, which are not consistently available across all 13,500+ US districts in the NCES dataset.
St. Paul Public School District falls in the middle of the performance spectrum with an average rating. Average districts provide foundational public education with functional academic programs, though they may not match the resource breadth of higher-rated districts in the same region. Many families find that average-rated districts deliver solid day-to-day education, particularly when parents stay engaged and involved. If you're considering this area, look beyond the overall rating: visit schools, talk to current parents, and research the specific school your child would attend. Average districts often have individual schools that significantly outperform the district mean.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 55108
Children in zip code 55108 are assigned to St. Paul Public School District for public school enrollment, covering grades Pre-K – 12th. School assignments are address-specific — your elementary, middle, and high school placements depend on your exact street address within zip code 55108, not just your neighborhood. Two homes on opposite ends of the same zip code may be assigned to different schools within the same district.
To confirm your specific school assignments, contact St. Paul Public School District at (651)767-8100 or visit www.spps.org/. Typical enrollment documents include a signed lease or mortgage statement, birth certificate, state-required immunization documentation, and recent report cards or transcripts. If your child has an IEP or 504 plan, bring that documentation to enrollment — Minnesota districts are required to continue services within a reasonable period. Fall enrollment windows typically open in late winter or early spring; contact the district for exact dates and required steps.
School Districts and Home Values in St. Paul
Research consistently shows that district assignment affects residential property values. Because St. Paul Public School District serves zip code 55108, district assignment still factors into home-pricing comparisons between zip code 55108 and neighboring areas. District boundaries are address-specific — verify the exact district assignment for any property you’re seriously considering rather than assuming based on the neighborhood. A single block can place two adjacent homes in different districts with different ratings and different annual property tax implications.
Use the property tax estimator on this page to calculate estimated annual tax obligations based on your target purchase price. In Minnesota, property taxes are a primary funding source for public schools — your tax payments directly support St. Paul Public School District programs and staff. Understanding both district quality and the associated tax burden is essential financial due diligence before committing to any home in zip code 55108.
Data Sources and Accuracy
All district information on this page is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024–2025, the U.S. Department of Education’s annual census of all public school districts — the same dataset used by researchers, journalists, and policymakers to analyze American public education. District boundaries, school assignments, phone numbers, and per-pupil expenditure figures are updated annually when NCES publishes new data, typically in spring. Always verify your specific school assignment and enrollment requirements directly with St. Paul Public School District before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 55108 data.