Best Downtown Public Elementary Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public elementary schools serving 129 students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public elementary school in Downtown is Upper Mississippi Middle Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public elementary school average of 47%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Elementary Schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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: n/an/a
Juvenile Service Center
Alternative School
25 7th St W
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 266-5245
Gr: 2-12 | 17 students Minority enrollment: 94%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public elementary schools in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul, MN include Upper Mississippi Middle Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
2 public elementary schools are located in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Downtown, Saint Paul public elementary schools minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is equal to the Minnesota public elementary schools average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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