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Best 55112 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 9,112 students in 55112, MN (there are 3 private schools, serving 390 private students). 96% of all K-12 students in 55112, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55112, MN are Mounds View Senior High School, Bel Air Elementary School and Valentine Hills Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55112 have an average math proficiency score of 47% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55112, MN have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55112, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
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: #33.
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: #44.
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: #55.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2070 County Road H
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7600
Gr: 1-5 | 498 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
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: #99.
Pinewood Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
5500 Quincy St
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7500
Gr: 1-5 | 523 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1010.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Birth To Two Ecse
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Gr: PK | 93 students Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: n/an/a
Ecse Program
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Gr: PK | 82 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
High School Summer Program
Alternative School
2574 Mounds View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6203
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mounds View Adult Education
Alternative School
2574 County Rd 10
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6250
Gr: 12 | 1 student
Rank: n/an/a
Mounds View Credit Plus
Alternative School
2574 Mounds View Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6200
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center
2101 14th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-7400
Gr: PK-K | 733 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Speech Program - Sp Educational Program
Special Education School
500 10th St Nw, Early Childhoo
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6150
Gr: PK | 35 students Minority enrollment: 12%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55112, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55112, MN include Mounds View Senior High School, Bel Air Elementary School and Valentine Hills Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in 55112?
17 public schools are located in 55112.
What percentage of students in 55112 go to public school?
96% of all K-12 students in 55112 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55112?
55112 public schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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