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Best 55108 Minnesota Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public charter schools serving 9,515 students in 55108, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55108, MN are Great River School, Great River Elementary School and Hmong College Prep Academy High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55108 have an average math proficiency score of 19% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55108, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 55108, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Great River School
Charter School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 7-12 | 411 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
Great River Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1326 Energy Park Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 305-2780
Gr: 1-6 | 383 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #33.
Hmong College Prep Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Gr: 9-12 | 791 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #44.
Hga Secondary
Charter School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1471 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 369-7555
Gr: 8-12 | 442 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #55.
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Charter School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1350 Energy Lane, Ste 230
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 523-0888
Gr: K-6 | 1,017 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #66.
Midway Star Academy
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1091 Snelling Avenue North
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 642-0667
Gr: K-8 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1
Rank: #77.
Metro Deaf School
Special Education School
Charter School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1125 Energy Park Drive
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 224-3995
Gr: PK-12 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #88.
New Century School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: PK-5 | 367 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #99.
Hmong College Prep Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Brewster St
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Gr: 6-8 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #1010.
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1515 Brewster Street
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 209-8002
Gr: K-5 | 988 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Ncs Online Program
Charter School
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: 6-12 | 23 students
Rank: n/an/a
New Century School Secondary
Charter School
1380 Energy Lane, Ste 108
Saint Paul, MN 55108
(651) 478-4535
Gr: 6-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 32:1 Minority enrollment: 97%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55108, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55108, MN include Great River School, Great River Elementary School and Hmong College Prep Academy High School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55108?
13 public charter schools are located in 55108.
What is the racial composition of students in 55108?
55108 public charter schools minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is less than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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