Best West Seventh Fort Road Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 1,426 students in the neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in West Seventh Fort Road are Nova Classical Academy Upper School, St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary and Global Arts Plus Upper. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
The neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in the neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul, MN (2026)

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 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #22.
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
768 Hamline Ave S
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 285-4672
Gr: 7-8 | 15 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Global Arts Plus Upper
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
810 Palace Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8690
Gr: 5-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #44.
Alc Extended Day 9-12
Alternative School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 20-24% )
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1930 Como Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 744-1330
Gr: 5-12
Rank: #55.
Saint Paul Online Middle School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8100
Gr: 6-8 | 145 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: #66.
Bridge View Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
350 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 293-8640
Gr: K-12 | 115 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Brittany's Place
Alternative School
360 Colborne Street, 4th Floor
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 332-5539
Gr: K-12 | 1 student Student-teacher ratio: 1:1
Rank: n/an/a
Home/hospital Instruction
Alternative School
345 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 226-9625
Gr: PK-12 | 3 students Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Journeys Secondary School
Special Education School
90 Western Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 744-1900
Gr: 8-12 | 73 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 85%
Rank: n/an/a
Resident Student/out Of State
Alternative School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8243
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Shared Time Nonpublic
Special Education School
360 Colborne St
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 767-8326
Gr: PK-12
Rank: n/an/a
United Hospital Adolescent Program
Alternative School
333 Smith Ave N
Saint Paul, MN 55116
(651) 241-5269
Gr: 1-12 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in the neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul, MN include Nova Classical Academy Upper School, St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary and Global Arts Plus Upper.
How many public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul?
12 public middle schools are located in the neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in the neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul?
the neighborhood of West Seventh Fort Road, Saint Paul public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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