For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 496 students in 55130, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in 55130, MN are Community Of Peace Academy Middle School and Hope Community Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55130 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 39%), and reading proficiency score of 21% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55130, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55130, MN Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Grades: 5-8
| 291 students
Rank: #22.
Hope Community Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Grades: 6-8
| 205 students
55130, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Bruce F Vento Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
409 Case Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Grades: K-6
| 48 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 55130, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in 55130, MN include Community Of Peace Academy Middle School and Hope Community Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55130?
2 public middle schools are located in 55130.
What is the racial composition of students in 55130?
55130 public middle schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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