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Best Ramsey County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 104 public middle schools serving 28,605 students in Ramsey County, MN.
The top ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, MN are Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Chippewa Middle School and Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ramsey County, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Ramsey County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Ramsey County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #22.
Chippewa Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
5000 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6400
Gr: 6-8 | 1,081 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #33.
Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo
Magnet School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
560 Concordia Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 325-2500
Gr: 1-8 | 1,065 student Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Twin Cities German Immersion Chrtr
Charter School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1031 Como Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 492-7106
Gr: K-8 | 587 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #55.
Parkview Center School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
701 County Rd B W
Saint Paul, MN 55113
(651) 487-4360
Gr: PK-8 | 717 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 7-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #6 - 76. - 7.
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4665 Hodgson Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 484-8242
Gr: PK-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #88.
Central Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4857 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2888
Gr: 6-8 | 969 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #99.
Laura Jeffrey Academy Charter
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1550 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 414-6000
Gr: 5-8 | 113 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: #1010.
Open World Learning Secondary
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
640 Humboldt Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 293-8670
Gr: 6-12 | 491 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #1111.
Avalon Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
700 Glendale Street
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5795
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 39%
Rank: #1212.
A. G. A. P. E. Teen Parent
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1037 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-7970
Gr: 5-12 | 37 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1313.
South Campus Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3551 N Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5331
Gr: 5-12 | 59 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1414.
Highview Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
2300 - 7th St Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6700
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #1515.
Edgewood Middle School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
5100 Edgewood Dr N
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(651) 621-6600
Gr: 6-8 | 637 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #1616.
Gentry Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 604-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1717.
Global Academy
Charter School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3000 5th Street Nw
Saint Paul, MN 55112
(763) 404-8200
Gr: K-8 | 444 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Guadalupe Alternative Programs
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
381 Robie St E
Saint Paul, MN 55107
(651) 262-5801
Gr: 7-12 | 62 students Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Jennings Experiential High School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2455 University Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55114
(651) 649-5403
Gr: 7-12 | 47 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #18 - 2018. - 20.
Nets
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
3490 Lexington Ave N Ste 115
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 486-3808
Gr: 5-12 | 9 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #2121.
St. Paul School Of Northern Lights Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
426 Osceola Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 285-4672
Gr: 7-8 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2222.
Upper Mississippi Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
19 E Exchange St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 528-8091
Gr: 6-8 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #2323.
Hga Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Gr: 8-12 | 401 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
Rank: #2424.
Afsa High School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
100 Vadnais Blvd
Saint Paul, MN 55127
(651) 209-3910
Gr: 7-12 | 255 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2525.
Reach Academy
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
3490 Lexington Avenue N
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-7903
Gr: 6-12 | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #2626.
Level Up Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 72 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #2727.
White Bear Lake Middle Oll
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
4855 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #2828.
622 Online Middle School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2170 7th Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7610
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #2929.
Sejong Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1885 University Ave. W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 301-8722
Gr: 7-12 | 111 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #3030.
Bellaire Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Gr: 5-9 | 26 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #3131.
Roseville Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
15 E County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #3232.
Step Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
835 5th St E.
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 289-6120
Gr: 6-12 | 374 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #3333.
Highland Park Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
975 Snelling Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 293-8950
Gr: 6-8 | 773 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #3434.
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
Charter School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Energy Lane Suite 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(800) 382-6010
Gr: 7-12 | 3,021 students Student-teacher ratio: 35:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #3535.
Hidden River Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1700 Summit Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-8860
Gr: 6-8 | 588 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
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Ramsey County ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
622 Targeted Services Elementary School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1961 E County Road C
Saint Paul, MN 55109
(651) 748-7651
Gr: K-8
Alc Connections Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
1780 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 744-5981
Gr: 9-12
Alc Creative Arts School (Closed 2015)
Alternative School
65 Kellogg Blvd E
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 292-3480
Gr: 9-12 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Alc Elementary Program (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 696-5680
Alc Evening High School (Closed 2024)
Alternative School
1212 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 744-1210
Gr: 9-12
Alp @ Capitol View Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Ames Elementary School (Closed 2012)
1140 White Bear Ave North
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8920
Gr: PK-6 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Area Learning Center Bestt (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1780 W 7th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 696-9680
Gr: 7-11
Area Learning Center Gateway (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1919 University Avenue W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 221-1302
Gr: 8-12 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Area Learning Center Hubb Prog. (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1030 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 290-4822
Gr: 9-12
Area Learning Center Lead West (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 312-9096
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 47%
Area Learning Cntr Community School (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1616 W University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 312-9096
Gr: 9-12 | 127 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Arlington House Special Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Arlington Senior High School (Closed 2011)
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-6900
Gr: 9-12
Assessment Center Elementary School (Closed 2023)
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Gr: K-6
Booth Brown House (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1471 Como Ave West
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 293-5288
Boys Totem Town High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
398 Totem Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55119
(651) 266-5055
Gr: 7-12 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1
Bruce F Vento Learning Center (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
409 Case Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 293-5300
Gr: K-6 | 48 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Bush Memorial (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
180 South Grotto St
Saint Paul, MN 55105
(651) 293-5288
Gr: PK-12
Calvin Academy (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Career And Life Transition Program (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1037a Hwy 96 W
Saint Paul, MN 55126
(651) 621-6052
Gr: 12 | 21 students Minority enrollment: 19%
Community Kindergarten (Closed 2009)
1001 Johnson Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-5422
Gr: K
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Gr: K-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Contracted Services Ke High School (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
1821 University Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-6690
Gr: 7-12 | 38 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Cybervillage Academy Homebound (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
1336 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-7170
Discovery Charter Middle School (Closed 2016)
Charter School
1275 Gibbs Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(612) 501-6141
Downtown Kindergarten (Closed 2004)
Pioneer Bldg., 336 Robert St.
Saint Paul, MN 55101
(651) 290-8372
Gr: K | 14 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Early Ed Obama (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
707 Holly Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8625
Gr: PK | 4 students
Early Ed. Expoharriet Bishop (Closed 2011)
Special Education School
520 Warwick
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 290-8384
Gr: PK
Early Education Bridge View (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
354 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Gr: PK-K
Early Education Crossroads Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Gr: PK
Early Education Galtier (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1317 Charles Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 293-8710
Gr: PK
Early Education Jackson Elementary School (Closed 2010)
Special Education School
437 Edmund Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55103
(651) 293-8650
Gr: PK | 6 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
Early Education Mississippi Ca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1575 L'orient Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK
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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, MN?
The top ranked public middle schools in Ramsey County, MN include Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Chippewa Middle School and Capitol Hill Magnet/rondo.
How many public middle schools are located in Ramsey County?
104 public middle schools are located in Ramsey County.
What is the racial composition of students in Ramsey County?
Ramsey County public middle schools minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Ramsey County are often viewed compared to one another?

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