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College Success Award
These are some of the best public high schools in Saint Paul at preparing students for success in college. The College Success Award recognizes schools that do an exemplary job getting students to enroll in and stick with college, including those that excel at serving students from low-income families.
Districts
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St. Paul Public School District
32,316 students | SAINT PAUL, MN
Grades PK, K-12 & Ungraded | 113 schools -
Intermediate School District 287
853 students | PLYMOUTH, MN
Grades PK, K-12 | 69 schools -
Mounds View Public School District
11,792 students | SHOREVIEW, MN
Grades PK, K-12 | 32 schools
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Reviews From Schools in Saint Paul
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Parent / Guardian
August 19, 2025
i love this school and not sure where these rankings come from. The staff care about their scholars and their wellbeing. I have one child that graduated 5th grade there and another starting pre K... More
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Maxfield Magnet Elementary School
Parent / Guardian
August 13, 2025
We attended for one school year and, overall, were not impressed. The facilities and the quality of education do not align, especially given the cost. This is a hefty investment for what you receive.... More
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Sunny Hollow Montessori
Parent / Guardian
August 13, 2025
Ultimately I removed my children from this school. If you have a child with an IEP this is not the school for them. Unable to follow state guidelines when it comes to IEP’s. Repeatedly had to be on... More
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Highland Park Elementary School