For the 2026 school year, there are 29 public schools serving 9,295 students in 55117, MN (there are 5 private schools, serving 698 private students). 93% of all K-12 students in 55117, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55117, MN are East View Academy, Saint Paul Online High School and Como Park Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55117 have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 30% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55117, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55117, MN Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
East View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #22.
Saint Paul Online High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #33.
Como Park Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8820
Gr: PK-5 | 387 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #44.
Roseville Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 County Road B2 E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #55.
Edgerton Elementary School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1929 Edgerton St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 772-2565
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 772-2565
Gr: K-6 | 385 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #66.
Little Canada Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
400 Eli Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 490-1353
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 490-1353
Gr: K-6 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #77.
Afsa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2925 Country Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 209-3910
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 209-3910
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #88.
Harambee Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
30 County Road B East
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 379-2500
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 379-2500
Gr: PK-6 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #99.
Como Park Senior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
740 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,034 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1010.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Gr: K-12 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1111.
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: PK-1 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
Saint Paul Music Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 16%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
27 Geranium Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 514 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
Rank: #1313.
Crossroads Science Program
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1414.
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1575 L'orient St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK-5 | 570 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: #1515.
Washington Technology Senior High School
Magnet School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 9-12 | 1,063 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Quora Secondary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5438
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5438
Gr: 7-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1717.
Mmsa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Crossroads Montessori
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8540
Gr: PK-5 | 178 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #18 - 1918. - 19.
Saint Paul Online Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Gr: K-5 | 109 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #2020.
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 290-8354
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Mmsa Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Gr: 6-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Saint Paul Online Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
916 Alc Pm
Alternative School
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Gr: 9-12 | 47 students Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Area Learning Center
Alternative School
15 County Road B2 E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: 2-4 | 133 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle School
Charter School
170 Rose Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 350-7655
Gr: 5-7 | 131 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: n/an/a
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 693 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
Wels North
Special Education School
70 West County Road B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-6280
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-6280
Gr: 10-12 | 23 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in 55117, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55117, MN include East View Academy, Saint Paul Online High School and Como Park Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55117?
29 public schools are located in 55117.
What percentage of students in 55117 go to public school?
93% of all K-12 students in 55117 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55117?
55117 public schools minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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