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St. Paul City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 590 students in St. Paul City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in St. Paul City School District have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 45%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,732 Schools
# Students
590 Students
870,790 Students
# Teachers
42 Teachers
57,779 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
St. Paul City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 522 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 70% has increased from 50% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#517 out of 527 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
41%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)70%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.68
0.59
% American Indian
1%
2%
% Asian
18%
7%
% Hispanic
47%
12%
% Black
26%
12%
% White
2%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,985 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,854. The school district revenue/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$9 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$9 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,985
$17,854
Spending / Student
$14,656
$18,580
Best St. Paul City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
St. Paul City High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: 9-12
| 150 students
Rank: #22.
St. Paul City Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: 6-8
| 141 students
Rank: #33.
St. Paul City Primary School
Charter School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Grades: PK-5
| 299 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District manages 3 public schools serving 590 students.
What is the rank of St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District is ranked #506 out of 522 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in St. Paul City School District?
47% of St. Paul City School District students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 18% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of St. Paul City School District?
St. Paul City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is St. Paul City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,656 is less than the state median of $18,580. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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