Best Payne Phalen Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 1,717 students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public high schools in Payne Phalen are Face To Face Academy, Johnson Senior High School and City Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public high school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 51% statewide average).
the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN public high school have a Graduation Rate of 71%, which is less than the Minnesota average of 83%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Community Of Peace Academy High School, with 80-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Minnesota or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high school average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Best Public High Schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Face To Face Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≥50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1165 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 772-5544
Gr: 9-12 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #22.
Johnson Senior High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1349 Arcade St
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 293-8890
Gr: 9-12 | 1,076 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #44.
Community Of Peace Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4527
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: n/an/a
City Academy Online
Charter School
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public high schools in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul, MN include Face To Face Academy, Johnson Senior High School and City Academy.
How many public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
4 public high schools are located in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of Payne Phalen, Saint Paul public high schools minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public high schools average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).

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