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Best 55116 Minnesota Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,527 students in 55116, MN (there are 6 private schools, serving 2,197 private students). 68% of all K-12 students in 55116, MN are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
The top-ranked public schools in 55116, MN are Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Horace Mann School and Highland Park Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 55116 have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 51% statewide average). Schools in 55116, MN have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55116, MN Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1845 Sheridan Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-4770
Gr: K-5 | 431 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #22.
Horace Mann School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
2001 Eleanor Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8965
Gr: PK-5 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #33.
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: #44.
Expo For Excellence Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
540 Warwick St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Gr: PK-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #55.
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: #66.
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: #77.
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: #88.
Highland Park Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Saunders Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8770
Gr: PK-5 | 406 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #99.
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: n/an/a
Early Childhood Intervention Serv
Special Education School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-8094
Gr: PK
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Gr: 1-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in 55116, MN?
The top-ranked public schools in 55116, MN include Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy, Horace Mann School and Highland Park Senior High School.
How many public schools are located in 55116?
12 public schools are located in 55116.
What percentage of students in 55116 go to public school?
68% of all K-12 students in 55116 are educated in public schools (compared to the MN state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in 55116?
55116 public schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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