For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public charter schools serving 1,531 students in 55104, MN.
The top ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN are Career Pathways, Sejong Academy Upper School and Hga Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55104 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55104, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 65% (majority Black).
Best 55104, MN Public Charter Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Career Pathways
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1355 Pierce Butler Rt
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Grades: 6-12
| 111 students
Rank: #22.
Sejong Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Grades: 7-12
| 111 students
Rank: #33.
Hga Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Grades: K-5
| 527 students
Rank: #44.
Sejong Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Grades: PK-6
| 251 students
Rank: #55.
The Journey School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Grades: 7-8
| 26 students
Rank: #66.
High School For Recording Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1166 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Grades: 9-12
| 214 students
Rank: #77.
The Journey School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Grades: K-6
| 113 students
Rank: n/an/a
Hga Junior High School
Charter School
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Grades: 6-7
| 178 students
Rank: n/an/a
Irrawaddy Academy Elementary School
Charter School
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 582-8204
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 582-8204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
55104, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alc Evening High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Area Learning Center Gateway (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Grades: 8-12
| 8 students
Area Learning Center Hubb Prog. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Area Learning Cntr Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Grades: 9-12
| 127 students
Contracted Services Ke High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Grades: 7-12
| 38 students
Early Ed Obama (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Grades: PK
| 4 students
Early Education Galtier (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1317 Charles Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Grades: PK
| n/a students
998 Selby Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8720
Grades: K-6
| 392 students
Family Academy Charter School (Closed 2007)
Charter School
1330 Blair Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 697-1740
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 697-1740
Grades: K-8
| 153 students
1317 Charles Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Grades: PK-5
| 174 students
Hancock Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
1599 Englewood Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8715
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8715
Grades: K-6
| 35 students
Idtkeystone Care & Treatment High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-5590
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-5590
Grades: 7-12
| n/a students
Intensive Day Treatment East Alc (Closed 2006)
Alternative School
1820 N. Xenium Lane
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(952) 888-8056
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(952) 888-8056
Grades: 8-12
| 23 students
Leap High School Summer (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
631 Albert Street N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1330
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 288-3707
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 288-3707
Grades: 9-12
| 102 students
Maxfield Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
380 Victoria St North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8680
Grades: K-3
| 15 students
Obama Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Grades: K-6
| 31 students
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Grades: PK-6
| 135 students
Project Achieve (Closed 2009)
Special Education School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9030
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9030
Grades: 6-12
| 35 students
Riverside Options (Closed 2014)
Alternative School
1600 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 209-6632
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 209-6632
Grades: 6-12
| 8 students
#100 1745 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 649-5402
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 649-5402
Grades: K-8
| 68 students
Skills For Tomorrow Charter School (Closed 2011)
Charter School
547 Wheeler St North
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 647-6000
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 647-6000
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Transition For Success (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1212
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
631 N. Albert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-5970
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-5970
Grades: 7-8
| 171 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN?
The top ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN include Career Pathways, Sejong Academy Upper School and Hga Elementary School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55104?
9 public charter schools are located in 55104.
What is the racial composition of students in 55104?
55104 public charter schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 65% (majority Black).
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