Best 55130 Minnesota Public Charter Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 10 public charter schools serving 1,789 students in 55130, MN.
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55130, MN are City Academy, Community Of Peace Academy High School and Hope Community Academy Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter schools in zipcode 55130 have an average math proficiency score of 10% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 20% (versus the 42% statewide average). Charter schools in 55130, MN have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).

Best 55130, MN Public Charter Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
City Academy
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12 | 135 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
Community Of Peace Academy High School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4527
Gr: 9-12 | 250 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #33.
Hope Community Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: 6-8 | 221 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #44.
Community Of Peace Academy Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 9% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4601
Gr: 5-8 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #55.
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
471 Magnolia Ave E
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 280-4579
Gr: PK-4 | 326 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #66.
Hope Community Academy Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: K-5 | 434 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
Rank: n/an/a
City Academy Online
Charter School
958 Jessie St
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 298-4624
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Hope Community Academy High School
Charter School
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: 9-12 | 124 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Hopestart Pre-k Program
Charter School
720 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(651) 796-4500
Gr: PK | 20 students
Rank: n/an/a
Mnic Online East Campus
Charter School
965 Payne Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55130
(612) 588-1449

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 55130, MN?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 55130, MN include City Academy, Community Of Peace Academy High School and Hope Community Academy Middle School.
How many public charter schools are located in 55130?
10 public charter schools are located in 55130.
What is the racial composition of students in 55130?
55130 public charter schools minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public charter schools average of 66% (majority Black).

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