Best South Saint Paul Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 663 students in South Saint Paul, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Saint Paul, MN are 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, South St. Paul Middle School and S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
South Saint Paul, MN public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 14% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 33% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in South Saint Paul have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in South Saint Paul, MN (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
357 9th Ave N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(612) 666-0473
Gr: PK-12 | 29 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #22.
South St. Paul Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
700 2nd St N
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 306-3659
Gr: 6-8 | 535 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #33.
S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr.
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
710 - 19th Avenue North
South Saint Paul, MN 55075
(651) 450-9966
Gr: 7-12 | 99 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in South Saint Paul, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in South Saint Paul, MN include 917 Deaf/hard Of Hearing, South St. Paul Middle School and S St. Paul Community Lrng. Cntr..
How many public middle schools are located in South Saint Paul?
3 public middle schools are located in South Saint Paul.
What is the racial composition of students in South Saint Paul?
South Saint Paul public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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