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Public School Review - Established 2003

Best Ramsey County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 104 public high schools serving 32,241 students in Ramsey County, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Ramsey County, MN are Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Mounds View Senior High School and 622 Online High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public high schools.
Ramsey County, 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 Mounds View Senior High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in Ramsey County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Roseville Area Senior High School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1240 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 635-1660
Gr: 9-12 | 2,276 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Gr: 5-12 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1212.
South Campus Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3551 N Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5440
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #1313.
Irondale Senior High School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2425 Long Lake Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6800
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1414.
Central Senior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
275 Lexington Pkwy N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-4900
Gr: 9-12 | 1,682 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1515.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 83 students Minority enrollment: 95%
Rank: #16 - 1816. - 18.
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: #16 - 1816. - 18.
Nets
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3490 Lexington Ave N Ste 115
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 486-3808
Gr: 5-12
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.
916 Mahtomedi Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3300 Century Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5680
Gr: 9-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #21 - 2221. - 22.
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: #21 - 2221. - 22.
Johnson Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #2323.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3490 Lexington Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Gr: 6-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #2424.
East View Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Gr: 9-12 | 122 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #2525.
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: #2626.
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: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Bellaire Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Gr: 5-9 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #27 - 2927. - 29.
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: #27 - 2927. - 29.
Saint Paul Online High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Gr: 9-12 | 324 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #3030.
North Senior High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2416 E 11th Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6000
Gr: 9-12 | 1,649 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #3131.
White Bear Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2449 Orchard Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 140 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #3232.
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: #3333.
Fairview Alternative High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1910 County Road B West
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 604-3805
Gr: 10-12 | 81 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Mounds View Alc
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2574 County Rd 10
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6200
Gr: 7-12 | 114 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Ramsey County, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in Ramsey County, MN include Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Mounds View Senior High School and 622 Online High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ramsey County?
107 public high schools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public high schools minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Which public high schools in Ramsey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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