For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public elementary schools serving 1,916 students in South Saint Paul, MN.
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Lincoln Center Elementary School and Kaposia Education Center Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Saint Paul, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 51% statewide average). Elementary schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Elementary Schools in South Saint Paul, MN (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Grades: PK-12
| 26 students
Rank: #22.
Lincoln Center Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Grades: PK-5
| 665 students
Rank: #33.
Kaposia Education Center Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1225 1st Ave S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Grades: PK-5
| 636 students
Rank: #44.
South St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
Grades: 6-8
| 589 students
South Saint Paul, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Ideathompson Heights School (Closed 2008)
Special Education School
1400 Thompson Ave. S.
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-8245
Grades: 2-12
| 56 students
Junior High Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
700 2nd Street N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9408
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Kec Targeted Services Middle School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1225 1st Avenue S
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 451-9260
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Lincoln Center Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
357 9th Avenue N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 457-9426
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN?
The top ranked public elementary schools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, Lincoln Center Elementary School and Kaposia Education Center Elementary School.
How many public elementary schools are located in South Saint Paul?
4 public elementary schools are located in South Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?
South Saint Paul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in South Saint Paul are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public elementary schools in South Saint Paul include: Lincoln Center Elementary School vs. Kaposia Education Center Elementary School, Kaposia Education Center Elementary School vs. Lincoln Center Elementary School
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