For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 643 students in 55116, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55116, MN are St. Paul School Of Northern Lights, St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary and Urban Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55116 have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55116, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Best 55116, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Gr: K-6 | 212 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Gr: PK-8 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55116, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55116, MN include St. Paul School Of Northern Lights, St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary and Urban Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in 55116?
3 public charter schools are located in 55116.
What is the racial composition of students in 55116?
55116 public charter schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).
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