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Best 55109 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 18 public schools serving 5,563 students in 55109, MN (there are 8 private schools, serving 2,077 private students). 72% of all K-12 students in 55109, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55109, MN are 622 Online High School, 622 Online Middle School and Cowern Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55109 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55109, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55109, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
Cowern Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2131 N Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Gr: PK-5 | 413 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #44.
622 Online Elementary School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: K-5
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
2135 Birmingham St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Gr: PK-5 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #77.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Gr: PK-5 | 654 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #88.
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: #99.
North Metro Flex Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2350 Helen St N
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
Gr: 7-8 | 44 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #1010.
Webster K-12
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: K-12 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #1111.
John Glenn Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1560 County Road B E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6300
Gr: 6-8 | 1,073 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 82%
Rank: n/an/a
622 Alternative Middle/high School
Alternative School
2520 12th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Adolescent Education Progr
Alternative School
1675 Beam Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: 1-12 | 20 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: n/an/a
Justice Alan Page Elementary School
2410 Holloway Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6600
Gr: PK-5 | 804 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Lionsgate Academy Aim
Special Education School
Charter School
2342 Helen Street North
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-4326
Gr: 12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
The Next Step
Special Education School
2586 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 621-1900
Gr: 11-12 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: n/an/a
Prairiecare Maplewood
Alternative School
2001 Beam Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-1100
Gr: K-12 | 18 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: n/an/a
Therapeutic Education Collective (t
Alternative School
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7110
Gr: 6-12 | 9 students Minority enrollment: 33%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55109, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55109, MN include 622 Online High School, 622 Online Middle School and Cowern Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55109?
18 public schools are located in 55109.
What percentage of students in 55109 go to public school?
72% of all K-12 students in 55109 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55109?
55109 public schools minority enrollment is 79% 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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