For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 4,352 students in 55112, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55112, MN are Bel Air Elementary School, Valentine Hills Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55112 have an average math proficiency score of 45% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55112, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55112, MN Public Elementary Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1800 5th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6300
Gr: 1-5 | 723 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #22.
Valentine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1770 County Rd E2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7800
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7800
Gr: 1-5 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2070 County Rd H
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7600
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7600
Gr: 1-5 | 488 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #44.
Highview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2300 - 7th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6700
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #55.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5100 Edgewood Dr N
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6600
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #66.
Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
3000 5th Street Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(763) 404-8200
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(763) 404-8200
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #77.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5500 Quincy St
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7500
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7500
Gr: 1-5 | 521 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
55112, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
400 10th Street Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 638-2130
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 638-2130
Gr: K-4 | 61 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Nystrom & Associates New Connection (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
1900 Silver Lake Road Ste 110
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 379-1776
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 379-1776
Gr: 6-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 33%
Oak Grove Sp. Ed. Middle School (Closed 2015)
Special Education School
2408 Highway 10
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6144
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6144
Gr: 6-8 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
2101 14th St. N.w.
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 633-7711
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 633-7711
Gr: K-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in 55112, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in 55112, MN include Bel Air Elementary School, Valentine Hills Elementary School and Sunnyside Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55112?
7 public elementary schools are located in 55112.
What is the racial composition of students in 55112?
55112 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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