Best Public Schools in North Saint Paul, MN

The city of North Saint Paul, Minnesota, is home to 10 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 4 high schools, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The schools in this area face a range of challenges, with many underperforming compared to state averages, particularly in math and science proficiency.

Among the standout schools, North Metro Flex Academy, a public charter elementary school, stands out for its unique student demographic, with a higher percentage of African American and Hispanic students, as well as a very high free/reduced lunch rate of 79.19%. However, the school's test scores are generally lower than the district and state averages. Another notable school is 622 Online High School, a public virtual high school with a relatively small enrollment, a diverse student population, and a high free/reduced lunch rate, but a lower four-year graduation rate and a higher dropout rate compared to the state average.

The data suggests that the schools in the North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale district are generally underperforming, with low math and science proficiency across many of the schools, including the largest high school, North Senior High. The district also faces challenges in addressing educational equity, with significant disparities in test scores, graduation rates, and free/reduced lunch rates across the schools, particularly between the traditional public schools and the virtual and charter schools, such as North Metro Flex Middle School.