For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 1,228 students in 55116, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55116, MN are 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 22% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55116, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 25% | 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
Grades: 6-8
| 773 students
Rank: #22.
Urban Academy
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1668 Montreal Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 215-9419
Grades: PK-8
| 441 students
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
Grades: PK-12
| 7 students
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
Grades: 1-12
| 7 students
55116, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Alc Connections Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Area Learning Center Bestt (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Grades: 7-11
| n/a students
Early Ed. Expoharriet Bishop (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
520 Warwick
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Grades: PK
| n/a students
Ecse Inclusion Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1780 W Seventh Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9650
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9650
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
1845 Sheridan Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8955
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8955
Grades: K-6
| 253 students
1845 Sheridan Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8955
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8955
Grades: K-3
| 85 students
Pas West 7th High School (Closed 2012)
Special Education School
1780 West 7th St
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9682
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9682
Grades: 10-12
| 18 students
Sisu Environmental School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 582-8204
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 582-8204
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
569 Montcalm Place
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(612) 669-3379
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(612) 669-3379
Grades: 6-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55116, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55116, MN include Highland Park Middle School and Urban Academy.
How many public middle schools are located in 55116?
4 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 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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