Top Rankings
South St. Paul Public School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,861 students in South St. Paul Public School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in South St. Paul Public School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
7 Schools
2,776 Schools
# Students
2,861 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
210 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
South St. Paul Public School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 76% has decreased from 81% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#401 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
41%
Graduation Rate
76%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.60
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
4%
7%
% Hispanic
33%
12%
% Black
8%
12%
% White
45%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,709 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 16% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $17,954 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$51 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$51 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,709
$17,742
Spending / Student
$17,954
$18,463
Best South St. Paul Public School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
South St. Paul High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 N 2nd St
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Gr: 9-12 | 866 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #22.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: PK-5 | 620 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #33.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: PK-5 | 670 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #44.
South St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #55.
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Childhood Special Educational Program
Special Education School
104 5th Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9466
Gr: PK | 68 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: n/an/a
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Gr: 10-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to South St. Paul Public School District?
South St. Paul Public School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,861 students.
What is the rank of South St. Paul Public School District?
South St. Paul Public School District is ranked #411 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in South St. Paul Public School District?
45% of South St. Paul Public School District students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of South St. Paul Public School District?
South St. Paul Public School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is South St. Paul Public School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $17,954 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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