Best 55110 Minnesota Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public middle schools serving 2,168 students in 55110, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55110, MN are Central Middle School, South Campus Education Center and Gentry Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55110 have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55110, MN have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 55110, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Central Middle School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
4857 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2888
Gr: 6-8 | 922 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 24%
Rank: #22.
South Campus Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
3551 N Mcknight Rd
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5440
Gr: 5-12 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #33.
Gentry Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
1420 County Road E East
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 604-8300
Gr: 5-8 | 195 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Level Up Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2600 East County Road E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #55.
White Bear Lake Middle Oll
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2399 Cedar Avenue
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 407-7579
Gr: 6-8
Rank: #66.
Bellaire Education Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
2540 County Rd F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5530
Gr: 5-9 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #77.
Central Area Learning Center
Alternative School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 6-9% )
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
4857 Bloom Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 653-2888
Gr: 6-8
Rank: n/an/a
Area Learning Center Summer
Alternative School
2449 Orchard Ln
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6400
Gr: 8-12
Rank: n/an/a
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle School
Charter School
2600 E County Rd E
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 408-5559
Gr: 6-8 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Mariner Middle School
3551 Mcknight Rd N
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 773-6200
Gr: 6-8 | 881 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: n/an/a
Project Return
2540 East County Road F
Saint Paul, MN 55110
(651) 415-5359
Gr: 6-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55110, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55110, MN include Central Middle School, South Campus Education Center and Gentry Academy Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55110?
11 public middle schools are located in 55110.
What is the racial composition of students in 55110?
55110 public middle schools minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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