For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public middle schools serving 1,248 students in 55116, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55116, MN are St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary, Highland Park Middle School and Urban Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55116 have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55116, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55116, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: #22.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 811 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
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
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 middle schools in 55116, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55116, MN include St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary, Highland Park Middle School and Urban Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 55116?
5 public middle schools are located in 55116.
What is the racial composition of students in 55116?
55116 public middle schools minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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