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Best Ramsey County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 101 public middle schools serving 28,605 students in Ramsey County, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, MN are Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Chippewa Middle School and Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle 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.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #6 - 76. - 7.
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: #88.
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: #99.
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: #1010.
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: #1111.
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: #1212.
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: #1313.
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: #1414.
Highview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2300 - 7th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 823 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1515.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Edgewood Dr N
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 639 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1616.
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: #1717.
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: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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: #18 - 2018. - 20.
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: #2121.
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: #2222.
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: #2323.
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: #2424.
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: #2525.
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: #2626.
White Bear Lake Middle Oll
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2399 Cedar Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #2727.
622 Online Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #2828.
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: #2929.
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: #3030.
Roseville Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15 County Road B2 E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 853 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #3131.
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: #3232.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3333.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 640 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #3434.
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: #3535.
Murray Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2200 Buford Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-8740
Gr: 6-8 | 576 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, MN include Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Chippewa Middle School and Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo.
How many public middle schools are located in Ramsey County?
104 public middle schools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ramsey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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