For the 2026 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 1,498 students in the neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public schools in Daytons Bluff are Step Academy Charter School, Step Academy Elementary School and 917 Dcals North. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 9% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in the neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Step Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 5th St E.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #22.
Step Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
835 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Gr: K-5 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #33.
917 Dcals North
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 423-8259
Gr: 9-12 | 77 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Daytons Bluff Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
262 Bates Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8915
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8915
Gr: PK-5 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #55.
American Indian Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1075 3rd St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 778-3100
Gr: PK-8 | 517 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: n/an/a
Branch Out Transitional Services
Special Education School
150 Marie Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Saint Paul, MN 55118
(651) 403-7019
Gr: 12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: n/an/a
Early Education Daytons Bluff
Special Education School
262 Bates Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8915
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8915
Gr: PK | 4 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in the neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul, MN include Step Academy Charter School, Step Academy Elementary School and 917 Dcals North.
How many public schools are located in the neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul?
7 public schools are located in the neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Daytons Bluff, Saint Paul public schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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