Top Rankings
Life Prep School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 134 students in Life Prep School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Life Prep School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,776 Schools
# Students
134 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
10 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Life Prep School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#484 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.60
% American Indian
5%
2%
% Asian
19%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
12%
% Black
56%
12%
% White
6%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $29,440 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 54% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $29,142 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$29,440
$17,742
Spending / Student
$29,142
$18,463
Best Life Prep School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Life Prep School District?
Life Prep School District manages 1 public schools serving 134 students.
What is the rank of Life Prep School District?
Life Prep School District is ranked #501 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Life Prep School District?
56% of Life Prep School District students are Black, 19% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Life Prep School District?
Life Prep School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Life Prep School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $29,142 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 47% over four school years.
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