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Charter schools in Saint Paul, Minnesota

Saint Paul has 69 public charter schools with reported enrollment of 21,410 students. Of these, 32 offer elementary grades, 37 middle grades, and 28 high school grades. The median school has 14.2 students per teacher.

Schools
69
Reported students
21,410
Median students per teacher
14.2
Virtual schools
6

2024–25 reported data: enrollment for 69 of 69 schools; student–teacher ratios for 57; format for 69. Missing values are excluded from totals and medians. Students per teacher is not class size.Sources and limitations.

Compare public charter schools in Saint Paul

SchoolGrades
Academia Cesar Chavez ElementaryElementaryAcademias La PazPre-K–5
Academia Cesar Chavez Middle SchoolMiddleAcademias La Paz6–8
Achieve Language AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Avalon Middle SchoolMiddleAvalon School6–8
Avalon SchoolHigh9–12
Career PathwaysMiddleHigh6–12
City AcademyHigh9–12
City Academy OnlineHighCity Academy9–12
Community of Peace Academy ElemElementaryCommunity of Peace AcademyPre-K–4
Community of Peace Academy High SchHighCommunity of Peace Academy9–12
Community of Peace Academy MiddleElementaryMiddleCommunity of Peace Academy5–8
Community School of Excellence - MSElementaryMiddleCommunity School of Excellence5–8
Community School of Excellence ElemElementaryCommunity School of ExcellencePre-K–4
Community School of Excellence HighHighCommunity School of Excellence9–12
Cornerstone Montessori ElementaryElementaryMiddleK–6
Cse - Oll 6-8MiddleCommunity School of Excellence6–8
Cse - Oll Ec-5ElementaryCommunity School of ExcellencePre-K–5
Cse - Oll HSHighCommunity School of Excellence9–12
Face to Face AcademyHigh9–12
Face to Face Academy OnlineHighVirtualFace to Face Academy9–12
Great River Elementary SchoolElementaryMiddleGreat River School1–6
Great River SchoolMiddleHigh7–12
HGA ElementaryElementaryHigher Ground AcademyK–5
HGA Junior HighMiddleHigher Ground Academy6–7
HGA SecondaryMiddleHighHigher Ground Academy8–12
High School for Recording ArtsHigh9–12
Hmong College Prep Academy ESElementaryHmong College Prep AcademyK–5
Hmong College Prep Academy HSHighHmong College Prep Academy9–12
Hmong College Prep Academy MSMiddleHmong College Prep Academy6–8
HOPE Community Academy ElementaryElementaryHope Community AcademyK–5
HOPE Community Academy High SchoolHighHope Community Academy9–12
HOPE Community Academy MiddleMiddleHope Community Academy6–8
HOPEStart Pre-K ProgramHope Community AcademyPre-K
Jennings Community SchoolMiddleHigh7–12
Jennings Online ProgramMiddleHighVirtualJennings Community School7–12
Laura Jeffrey Academy CharterElementaryMiddle5–8
LIFE PrepElementaryMiddleLife PrepPre-K–6
Metro Deaf SchoolElementaryMiddleHighPre-K–12
Midway Star AcademyElementaryMiddleK–8
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12MiddleHighVirtualMinnesota Transitions Charter Sch7–12
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6ElementaryMiddleVirtualMinnesota Transitions Charter SchK–6
Minnesota Online High SchoolHighVirtual9–12
MMSA Elementary SchoolElementaryMinnesota Math and Science AcademyK–5
MMSA Secondary SchoolMiddleHighMinnesota Math and Science Academy6–12
NCS Online ProgramMiddleHighVirtualNew Century School6–12
New Century SchoolElementaryPre-K–5
New Century School SecondaryMiddleHighNew Century School6–12
Nova Classical Academy Lower SchoolElementaryNova Classical AcademyK–5
Nova Classical Academy Upper SchoolMiddleHighNova Classical Academy6–12
Online High SchoolHighAvalon School9–12
Prodeo Academy St. Paul ElementaryElementaryProdeo Academy2–4
Prodeo Academy St. Paul MiddleElementaryMiddleProdeo Academy5–7
Prodeo Academy St. Paul PrimaryElementaryProdeo AcademyPre-K–1
Quantum STEAM Academy ElementaryElementaryQuantum STEAM Academy CharterPre-K–4
Quantum STEAM Academy Middle SchoolElementaryMiddleQuantum STEAM Academy Charter5–8
St Paul Conservatory Performing ArtHigh9–12
St. Paul City High SchoolHighSt. Paul City School9–12
St. Paul City Middle SchoolMiddleSt. Paul City School6–8
St. Paul City Primary SchoolElementarySt. Paul City SchoolPre-K–5
St. Paul Northern Lights SecondaryMiddleSt. Paul School of Northern Lights7–8
St. Paul School of Northern LightsElementaryMiddleK–6
STEP Academy Charter SchoolMiddleHighSTEP Academy6–12
STEP Academy ElementaryElementarySTEP AcademyK–5
The Journey SchoolElementaryMiddleK–6
The Journey School MiddleMiddleThe Journey School7–8
Twin Cities AcademyMiddleHigh6–12
Twin Cities German Immersion ChrtrElementaryMiddleTwin Cities German Immersion ChtrK–8
Urban AcademyElementaryMiddlePre-K–8
Water Lily MontessoriElementaryMinnesota Wildflower Montessori SchPre-K–K

About this Saint Paul charter school list

This page lists open public charter schools reported in the NCES Common Core of Data for 2024–25. Counts describe the dataset, not school quality or current seat availability. Confirm programs, admissions, and enrollment directly with each school.

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Frequently asked questions about charter schools in Saint Paul

How many charter schools are in Saint Paul, MN?

Saint Paul has 69 public charter schools in the 2024–25 federal data. Reported enrollment totals 21,410 students across 69 schools reporting enrollment.

How do I compare charter schools near Saint Paul?

Use the table to compare grades, enrollment, students per teacher, and in-person or virtual format. Open a school page for its address, phone number, map, and nearby schools.

Are there charter elementary, middle, or high schools in Saint Paul?

The data identifies 32 schools offering elementary grades, 37 offering middle grades, and 28 offering high school grades. A school can appear in more than one group.

Which is the best charter school in Saint Paul?

This directory does not rank schools. The best fit depends on a student’s needs, and families should compare programs, admissions, commute, current performance information, and other priorities directly with each school.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data, 2024–25 school year. How this data works.