Best 55102 Minnesota Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 3 public charter schools serving 1,377 students in 55102, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55102, MN are Nova Classical Academy Lower School, Nova Classical Academy Upper School and St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55102 have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 78% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55102, MN have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 1% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 55102, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
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: #33.
St. Paul Conservatory Performing Art
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
16 W 5th Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 290-2225
Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in 55102 Minnesota

55102, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
426 Osceola Ave. South
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(612) 843-3242
Gr: K-5

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55102, MN?
How many public charter schools are located in 55102?
3 public charter schools are located in 55102.
What is the racial composition of students in 55102?
55102 public charter schools minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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