For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 995 students in South Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, South St. Paul High School and S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Saint Paul, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
South Saint Paul, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 76%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is South St. Paul High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in South Saint Paul, MN (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #22.
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 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #33.
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 | 94 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
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 | 7 students Minority enrollment: 43%
South Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Ideathompson Heights School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Gr: 2-12 | 56 students Minority enrollment: 30%
Junior High Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 2nd Street N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Gr: 6-8
Kec Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 1st Avenue S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Gr: 6-8
Lincoln Center Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
357 9th Avenue N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Gr: 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in South Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, South St. Paul High School and S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr..
How many public high schools are located in South Saint Paul?
4 public high schools are located in South Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?
South Saint Paul public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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