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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ramsey County Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 89 public charter schools serving 23,636 students in Ramsey County, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ramsey County, MN are Nova Classical Academy Lower School, Nova Classical Academy Upper School and Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, MN public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter 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.
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: #33.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #4 - 54. - 5.
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: #66.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #7 - 87. - 8.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
Avalon School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Glendale St
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5495
Gr: 9-12 | 182 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #1111.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1212.
Avalon Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Glendale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5795
Gr: 6-8 | 75 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1313.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1414.
Gentry Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 604-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1515.
Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 5th Street Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(763) 404-8200
Gr: K-8 | 447 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1616.
Hmong College Prep Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #1717.
Jennings Community School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2455 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5403
Gr: 7-12 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #1818.
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #1919.
Hga Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Gr: 8-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #2020.
Afsa High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Vadnais Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 209-3915
Gr: 7-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #2121.
Level Up Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #2222.
Sejong Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 Stillwater Rd E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 301-8722
Gr: 6-12 | 136 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2323.
Gentry Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 40-59% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 604-8300
Gr: 9-12 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #2424.
St. Paul City High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
215 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 225-9177
Gr: 9-12 | 152 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #2525.
Hga Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2626.
Level Up Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Gr: K-5 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Rank: #2727.
Step Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
835 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 366 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
Rank: #2828.
Step Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
835 5th St E
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Gr: K-5 | 214 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #2929.
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Energy Lane, Ste 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Gr: K-6 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #3030.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #3131.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #3232.
Afsa Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2925 Country Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 209-3910
Gr: PK-6 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #3333.
North Metro Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Helen St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
Gr: K-6 | 146 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #3434.
Midway Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 642-0667
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #3535.
Sejong Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2410 Stillwater Rd E
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 301-8722
Gr: PK-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Ramsey County, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Ramsey County, MN include Nova Classical Academy Lower School, Nova Classical Academy Upper School and Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr.
How many public charter schools are located in Ramsey County?
90 public charter schools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public charter schools minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Ramsey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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