Best 55104 Minnesota Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public charter schools serving 1,160 students in 55104, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN are Hga Elementary School, Career Pathways and The Journey School Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55104 have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55104, MN have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 55104, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hga Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Gr: K-5 | 525 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #22.
Career Pathways
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1355 Pierce Butler Rt
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 400-1781
Gr: 6-12 | 121 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
The Journey School Middle School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Gr: 7-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
Rank: #44.
High School For Recording Arts
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1166 University Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890
Gr: 9-12 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #55.
The Journey School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
775 Lexington Parkway N
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(612) 389-1579
Gr: K-6 | 125 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Delta Academy Elementary School
Charter School
1330 Blair Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 208-7922
Rank: n/an/a
Hga Junior High School
Charter School
1381 Marshall Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 645-1000
Gr: 6-7 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 65:1 Minority enrollment: 93%
Rank: n/an/a
High Schoolra Online
Charter School
1166 University Ave W
Saint Paul, MN 55104
(651) 287-0890

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55104, MN include Hga Elementary School, Career Pathways and The Journey School Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55104?
8 public charter schools are located in 55104.
What is the racial composition of students in 55104?
55104 public charter schools minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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