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Best South Saint Paul Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,916 students in South Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School and Lincoln Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Saint Paul, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in South Saint Paul, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 636 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: PK-5 | 665 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #44.
South St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
Gr: 6-8 | 589 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in South Saint Paul, Minnesota

South Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
Ideathompson Heights School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Junior High Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 2nd Street N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Gr: 6-8
Kec Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 1st Avenue S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: 6-8
Lincoln Center Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
357 9th Avenue N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: 6-8

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School and Lincoln Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Saint Paul?
4 public elementary schools are located in South Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?
South Saint Paul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?

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