St. Paul Public Schools operates 73 schools. Individual school names, addresses, and attendance zone boundaries are available directly from the district.
| Metric | St. Paul Public Schools | National Average | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student Enrollment | 32,316 | 3,700 | ↑ Larger than avg |
| Number of Schools | 99 | 6 | Varies by district |
| Per-Pupil Spending | $18,000/yr (est.) | $13,700/yr | ↑ 31% above avg |
| District Type | Public School District | Public District | — |
| Overall Rating | 3/10 — Below Average | — | Below average |
| District | Rating | Percentile | Students |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul Public Schools (this district) | 3/10 | 24th | 32,316 |
| St. Paul Public School District | 3/10 | 24th | 32,316 |
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Ranked against 489 rated districts in MN → 24th percentile → 3/10.
Source: Minnesota Dept. of Education MCA/MTAS, all grades Percent Proficient, 2024–25 school year. Full methodology →
- 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
- + 15 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
- ALC On Track — Grades 6–8
- 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
- ALC Evening High School — Grades 9–12
- ALC Summer Learning Programs 9-12 — Grades 9–12
- ALC Online School — Grades 9–12
- ALC Credit Recovery — Grades 9–12
- 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
- Resident Student/Out of State — Grades K–12
- Shared Time Nonpublic — Grades PK–12
- ALC Extended Day 9-12 — Grades 5–12
- EARLY ED GLOBAL
- + 14 more other schools
About St. Paul Public Schools
St. Paul Public Schools serves zip code 55155, covering St. Paul, Minnesota with grades Pre-K – 12th. Whether you’re researching a move, evaluating a home purchase, or preparing to enroll a child, the sections below give you a complete picture of this district’s resources, size, and what its rating means for your family.
Funding and Resources
St. Paul Public Schools spent $17,834 per student in the 2019–20 school year (U.S. Dept. of Education CCD finance data), roughly in line with Minnesota’s statewide $18,000 estimate. Of the district’s 2019 graduating cohort of 2,550 students, an estimated 78% earned a diploma within four years (EDFacts adjusted cohort graduation rate).
District Scale and Program Breadth
With 73 schools, St. Paul Public Schools operates as a very large district serving students from Pre-K – 12th. The district enrolls approximately 32,316 students in total. Very large districts are complex systems with significant variation in school quality across attendance zones. They typically offer extensive programs — magnet schools, specialized high schools, dual-language tracks, advanced coursework — but navigating these options requires active engagement with the district.
Understanding the 3/10 Rating
St. Paul Public Schools has earned an overall SchoolDistrictFinder rating of 1/10, placing it in the low-rated tier. Our ratings are based on state assessment results — the share of students scoring proficient or above in reading and math, as reported in Minnesota’s MCA/MTAS assessments (2024–25 school year). We average each district’s reading and math proficiency, then rank it against other districts in the same state to produce a 1–10 score. Because Minnesota is compared only against itself, the rating reflects how this district performs relative to its in-state peers.
St. Paul Public Schools holds a low overall rating, with reading and math proficiency among the lowest in Minnesota on state assessments. Test results reflect many factors beyond the classroom, including community and economic conditions; a low score is a signal to research carefully, not a verdict on any individual school or teacher. Families in this area should research all available alternatives: inter-district transfers, charter schools, and magnet programs. Contact the district directly to understand exactly what programs are available at your assigned school.
Enrollment for Families in Zip Code 55155
Children in zip code 55155 are assigned to St. Paul Public Schools 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 55155, 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 Schools at (651)767-8100 or visit www.spps.org/. Typical enrollment documents include proof of residency (lease or deed plus a utility bill), your child’s birth certificate, current immunization records, and prior school records. 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 Saint Paul
School district quality is one of the most consistent factors in residential home pricing. Because St. Paul Public Schools serves zip code 55155, buyers should factor school district quality into their overall evaluation of homes in zip code 55155. 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 Schools 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 55155.
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 Schools before making any housing or enrollment decision based on zip code 55155 data.