For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,331 students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Highland Park are Highland Park Middle School and Urban Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #22.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul, MN include Highland Park Middle School and Urban Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul?
3 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Highland Park, Saint Paul public middle schools minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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