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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ramsey County Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 270 public schools serving 88,371 students in Ramsey County, MN (there are 65 private schools, serving 13,690 private students). 87% of all K-12 students in Ramsey County, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in Ramsey County, MN are Nova Classical Academy Lower School, Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy and Nova Classical Academy Upper School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, MN public schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Ramsey County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #33.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Turtle Lake Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1141 Lepak Ct
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7700
Gr: 1-5 | 985 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #55.
Randolph Heights Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
348 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8780
Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #66.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #77.
Mounds View Senior High School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1900 Lake Valentine Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,833 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #88.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1961 6th St
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2820
Gr: K-5 | 469 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #99.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5000 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,093 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #1010.
Island Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
3555 Victoria St N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7000
Gr: 1-5 | 741 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1111.
Otter Lake Elementary School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1401 County Road H2
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2831
Gr: PK-5 | 492 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #1212.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
560 Rondo Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Gr: 1-8 | 1,066 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #1313.
Falcon Heights Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1393 Garden Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 646-0021
Gr: K-6 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #1414.
St. Anthony Park Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2180 Knapp St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8735
Gr: K-6 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #1515.
L'etoile Du Nord French Immersion
Magnet School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1760 Ames Place
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 744-6970
Gr: PK-5 | 282 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1616.
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1031 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Gr: K-8 | 563 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1717.
Williams Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
955 County Road D W
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 482-8624
Gr: K-6 | 459 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1818.
Bel Air Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1800 5th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6300
Gr: 1-5 | 729 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 40%
Rank: #1919.
622 Online High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 60-79% )
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
2520 12th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 9-12 | 74 students Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #2020.
Vadnais Heights Elementary School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
3645 Centerville Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 653-2858
Gr: PK-5 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2121.
Parkview Center School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 County Road B W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 718 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 166 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #2424.
Valentine Hills Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1770 County Road E2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7800
Gr: 1-5 | 750 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #2525.
Central Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4857 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2888
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #2626.
Groveland Park Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
2045 St Clair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8760
Gr: PK-5 | 409 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #2727.
Great River Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 1-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1611 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Highland Park Senior High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1015 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8940
Gr: 9-12 | 1,392 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #28 - 3028. - 30.
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 414-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #3131.
Lakeaires Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3963 Van Dyke
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2809
Gr: PK-5 | 396 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3232.
Brimhall Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1744 County Road B W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 638-1958
Gr: K-6 | 569 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #3333.
St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #3434.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 504 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #3535.
Matoska International
(Math: 51% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2530 Spruce Place
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2847
Gr: K-5 | 543 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
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What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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