For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public elementary schools serving 3,607 students in 55109, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55109, MN are Cowern Elementary School, 622 Online Middle School and Weaver Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public elementary schools in zipcode 55109 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in 55109, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55109, MN Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cowern Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2131 N Margaret St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6800
Grades: PK-5
| 397 students
Rank: #22.
622 Online Middle School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Rank: #33.
Weaver Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2135 Birmingham St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7000
Grades: PK-5
| 445 students
Rank: #44.
North Metro Flex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2350 Helen Street
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 300-6300
Grades: K-6
| 150 students
Rank: #55.
Richardson Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2400 17th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6900
Grades: PK-5
| 658 students
Rank: #66.
Harmony Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6200
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6200
Grades: K-12
| 41 students
Rank: #77.
John Glenn Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1560 E County Rd B
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6300
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6300
Grades: 6-8
| 1,047 students
Rank: #88.
622 Online Elementary School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Grades: K-5
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
622 Alternative Middle/high School
Alternative School
2520 12th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Grades: 6-12
| 1 students
Rank: n/an/a
Fairview Adolescent Education Progr
Alternative School
1675 Beam Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6210
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6210
Grades: 1-12
| 21 students
Rank: n/an/a
2410 Holloway Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6600
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6600
Grades: PK-5
| 830 students
Rank: n/an/a
Prairiecare Maplewood
Alternative School
2001 Beam Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-0000
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-0000
Grades: K-12
| 17 students
55109, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
622 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Grades: K-8
| n/a students
Elementary Alp @ John Glenn (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
1560 E Cty Rd B
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 415-5470
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 415-5470
Grades: K-6
| 13 students
Fairview Dual Program (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
2355 Ariel Street N Ste B, Hea
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7450
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7450
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
1945 Manton Street
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 702-8450
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 702-8450
Grades: PK
| n/a students
2410 Holloway St
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6500
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 557 students
2055 White Bear Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 403-6412
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 403-6412
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
2170 E 7th Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7100
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7100
Grades: PK-5
| 412 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in 55109, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in 55109, MN include Cowern Elementary School, 622 Online Middle School and Weaver Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in 55109?
12 public elementary schools are located in 55109.
What is the racial composition of students in 55109?
55109 public elementary schools minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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