For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public charter schools serving 1,226 students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in Payne Phalen are Face To Face Academy, City Academy and Community Of Peace Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 11% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Grades: 9-12
| 80 students
Rank: #22.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Grades: 9-12
| 122 students
Rank: #33.
Community Of Peace Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4630
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4630
Grades: 9-12
| 243 students
Rank: #44.
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: #55.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Grades: PK-6
| 148 students
Rank: #66.
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
Rank: n/an/a
City Academy Online
Charter School
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN include Face To Face Academy, City Academy and Community Of Peace Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
7 public charter schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul public charter schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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