Serving 134 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Life Prep ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 134 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Life Prep ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Life Prep's student population of 134 students has declined by 42% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 47% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
134 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Life Prep ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Life Prep is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1740 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
5%
2%
Asian
19%
7%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
56%
12%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Life Prep's ranking?
Life Prep is ranked #1740 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Life Prep?
134 students attend Life Prep.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Life Prep students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Life Prep?
Life Prep has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Life Prep offer ?
Life Prep offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Life Prep part of?
Life Prep is part of Life Prep School District.
In what neighborhood is Life Prep located?
Life Prep is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 15 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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