For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 640 students in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Railroad Island are Hope Community Academy Middle School and Hope Community Academy Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
Rank: #22.
Hope Community Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Grades: PK-5
| 478 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul, MN include Hope Community Academy Middle School and Hope Community Academy Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Railroad Island, Saint Paul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 100% 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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