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Chelsea Heights Elementary

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Chelsea Heights Elementary ranks 256 th of 869 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

256^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 869 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 71% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Chelsea Heights Elementary is a PK–5 public school at 1557 Huron St in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 305 students as part of Saint Paul Public Schools.

In 2025–2026, 58.3% of Chelsea Heights students were proficient in Math, 56.7% in Reading, and 32.8% in Science — each above both district and state averages. Math came in about 30 percentage points above the district and 13 points above the state, Reading about 22 and 8 points above, and Science about 14 and 7 points above. Every reported grade-level score was above the state average, including 3rd grade Math at 71.1% and 5th grade Reading at 65.5%; the lowest, 5th grade Math at 46.6%, still beat the state's 41.9%. The school's statewide rank percentile has climbed steadily, from 30th in 2021–2022 to 71st in 2025–2026, with its rating rising to 4 stars. That is well above its district, which ranks in the 24th percentile statewide.

Locally, Chelsea Heights is among the strongest options: only Falcon Heights Elementary (94th percentile) clearly outperforms it. Twin Cities German Immersion Charter ranks close (70th) and has higher Reading, but Chelsea Heights is ahead in Math with a much higher free/reduced lunch rate (44.59% vs 8.7%). Chelsea Heights also leads Como Park Elementary, Brimhall Elementary, Great River Elementary School, Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School, Midway Star Academy, New Century School, Minnesota Connections Academy K-6, and MN Virtual Elementary School in Math and Science. Its results stand out given that poverty rate, and its effectiveness for low-income students has jumped sharply — from the 15th percentile in 2023–2024 to the 64th in 2025–2026. Science is the subject to watch, as scores have swung between 20.93% and 43.75% in recent years.

305

Students ?

14.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,359

Per pupil spending ?

44.6%

Free/reduced lunch eligible (2024-25) ?

All students in Minnesota receive free school meals.

95.7%

Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) (2025-26)

Exemptions: 2.1% (MMR)

1557 Huron St
Saint Paul, MN 55108-2317

(651) 293-8790

District: Saint Paul Public Schools

Students who attend Chelsea Heights Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Murray Middle School
High:	Como Park Senior High

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.8%

African American:

18.0%

Two or more races:

14.8%

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At a glance

▲ Ranking trend: Improving — 44th percentile in 2016 → 71st in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Minnesota average (54% vs 43% meeting standards)

✓Ranking is trending up — up 27 percentile points since 2016

✓Among the top-ranked schools in Saint Paul Public Schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school54%

District avg29%

Minnesota avg43%

256^th of 869

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Top 29%▲ up 26 pts since 2016

From bottom 44% (2016) to top 29% (2026)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

6^th of 38Elementary Schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools

346^th of 458Saint Paul Public Schools among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	70.5	256 of 869	70.5%	★★★★☆
2025	63.9	338 of 872	61.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	56.0	426 of 881	51.6%	★★★☆☆
2023	46.0	520 of 845	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2022	37.9	602 of 858	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2021	41.3	592 of 869	31.9%	★★☆☆☆
2019	47.6	536 of 870	38.4%	★★☆☆☆
2018	47.2	528 of 847	37.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	53.9	464 of 853	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2016	54.3	471 of 848	44.5%	★★☆☆☆
2015	51.9	490 of 840	41.7%	★★☆☆☆
2014	60.3	383 of 826	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2013	58.5	394 of 824	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.9	562 of 820	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2011	53.9	467 of 814	42.6%	★★☆☆☆
2010	36.0	647 of 803	19.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2008	41.7	578 of 781	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2007	50.4	478 of 777	38.5%	★★☆☆☆
2006	57.8	373 of 756	50.7%	★★★☆☆
2005	56.5	361 of 685	47.3%	★★☆☆☆
2004	76.5	107 of 676	84.2%	★★★★☆
2003	39.1	502 of 674	25.5%	★☆☆☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2023	31.1	202 of 279	27.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	43.3	152 of 282	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2021	32.2	159 of 227	30.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	72.8	62 of 283	78.1%	★★★★☆
2018	69.3	71 of 266	73.3%	★★★★☆

English Language Learner

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2022	32.6	190 of 256	25.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	28.7	149 of 175	14.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	68.7	39 of 239	83.7%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	51 of 242	78.9%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	79.6	122 of 790	84.6%	★★★★☆
2025	73.6	196 of 799	75.5%	★★★★☆
2024	57.2	363 of 809	55.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	40.5	526 of 787	33.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	27.6	612 of 799	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	39.7	540 of 783	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	54.1	444 of 787	43.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	54.7	424 of 774	45.2%	★★☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	60.7	275 of 764	64.0%	★★★☆☆
2025	33.9	542 of 764	29.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	19.8	677 of 793	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	13.5	702 of 774	9.3%	☆☆☆☆☆
2022	31.6	486 of 663	26.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2021	34.4	490 of 683	28.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	47.6	416 of 740	43.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.2	417 of 728	42.7%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	53.8	389 of 807	51.8%	★★★☆☆
2025	46.2	486 of 812	40.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	50.2	455 of 826	44.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.8	453 of 799	43.3%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.1	518 of 808	35.9%	★★☆☆☆
2021	39.3	550 of 784	29.8%	★★☆☆☆
2019	40.2	551 of 798	31.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	39.0	561 of 779	28.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2019	25.3	82 of 96	14.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.3	74 of 98	24.5%	★☆☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	49.5	273 of 572	52.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	26.5	407 of 515	21.0%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2026	80.0	98 of 710	86.2%	★★★★☆
2025	74.9	140 of 714	80.4%	★★★★☆
2024	63.1	239 of 730	67.3%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.4	275 of 712	61.4%	★★★☆☆
2022	50.8	377 of 725	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2021	71.2	165 of 710	76.8%	★★★★☆
2019	53.7	345 of 722	52.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	57.6	300 of 712	57.9%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2026)86th percentile+16 vs school

Female (2026)85th percentile+14 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2026)64th percentile-7 vs school

Special Education (2024)52nd percentile~ school

Male (2026)52nd percentile-19 vs school

African American (2023)28th percentile-11 vs school

English Language Learner (2022)26th percentile-4 vs school

Multi-racial (2019)15th percentile-24 vs school

By subject vs Minnesota (2025-2026) ?

Math58%+13 vs state

Reading57%+8 vs state

Science33%+7 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Monday, February 14, 2022

Good school good teachers And good education and good staf amazing!!! Thank you so much Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, July 16, 2017

Phenomenal principal and caring teachers and staff. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, April 3, 2016

Chelsea Heights is an amazing school with wonderful educators, staff, and students. I am a teacher so I am EXTREMELY picky and was overwhelmed by all of the choices in SPPS. Looking at reviews and test scores can be misleading! This school is a gem in a wonderful neighborhood with very involved parents. Not only does this school challenge my daughter, the teachers genuinely care about her! Couldn't ask for a better school. Will without hesitation have both my children attend this school K-5. Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, May 22, 2009

Chelsea Heights is a traditional neighborhood school with the emphasis on reading, writing and math. In a district filled with almost too many options with open enrollment, don't overlook this quality neighborhood school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				MCA-IV Reading (2026)							MCA-IV Science (2026)			MCA-III Math (2026)							Vaccination (2025-26)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/reduced lunch (2024-25)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-IV Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-IV Reading 4th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 5th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 6th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 7th Grade	MCA-IV Reading 8th Grade	MCA-IV Reading All Grades	MCA-IV Science 5th Grade	MCA-IV Science 8th Grade	MCA-IV Science All Grades	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	Vaccination: Kindergartners vaccinated against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)	Vaccination: Exemption rate	Total
Chelsea Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1557 Huron St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8790	305	21	14.4	44.6%	155 (50.8%)	55 (18.0%)	18 (5.9%)	30 (9.8%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (14.8%)	70.5	256^th of 869 public elementary schools	70.5%		63.9	338^th of 872 public elementary schools	61.2%	82	52.2	50.9	65.5				56.7	32.8		32.8	71.1	60.4	46.6				58.3	95.7%	2.1%	$14,359
Falcon Heights Elementary	Public	K-6	1393 Garden Ave W	Falcon Heights	55113	Ramsey County	Roseville Public School District	No	No	No	No	(651) 646-0021	442	23	19.4	26.2%	293 (66.3%)	49 (11.1%)	33 (7.5%)	21 (4.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (10.0%)	88.7	54^th of 869 public elementary schools	93.8%		87.8	64^th of 872 public elementary schools	92.7%	10	59.7	74.1	66.7	82.5			70.2	37.7		37.7	81.8	74.1	62.7	68.3			72.4	91.4%	6.9%	$12,084
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1515 Brewster Street	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	988	91	10.8	85.9%	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	10 (1.0%)	951 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (2.4%)	11.2	787^th of 869 public elementary schools	9.4%		8.2	808^th of 872 public elementary schools	7.3%	21	28.8	24.2	21.9				24.7	5.9		5.9	31.7	24.7	11.4				22.0	93.8%	1.6%	$10,908
Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1031 Como Avenue	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 492-7106	563	34	16.4	8.7%	471 (83.7%)	20 (3.6%)	26 (4.6%)	9 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.6%)	68.9	264^th of 869 public elementary schools	69.6%		67.2	298^th of 872 public elementary schools	65.8%	34	51.7	51.6	72.7	82.7	77.8	76.5	68.3	40.9	22.0	32.8	56.7	43.8	34.8	54.7	61.9	60.8	51.5	93.4%	6.6%	$11,805
Midway Star Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1091 Snelling Avenue North	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Midway Star Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 983-2814	393	20	19.4	—	1 (0.3%)	391 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	22.3	712^th of 869 public elementary schools	18.1%		14.2	757^th of 872 public elementary schools	13.2%	45	34.9	18.4	37.8	55.9	33.3	53.3	38.2	8.1	3.3	6.0	47.6	21.1	5.6	8.8	34.4	21.9	23.8	35%	0%	$17,098
Great River Elementary School	Public, Charter	1-6	1326 Energy Park Dr	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Great River School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 305-2780	383	18	21.5	17.8%	286 (74.7%)	9 (2.3%)	34 (8.9%)	9 (2.3%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	39 (10.2%)	48.9	477^th of 869 public elementary schools	45.1%		58	394^th of 872 public elementary schools	54.8%	83	40.0	51.6	58.1	77.4			56.6	25.8		25.8	29.2	34.9	16.4	45.2			31.5			$5,108
New Century School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 478-4535	367	34	10.8	92.6%	7 (1.9%)	359 (97.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13.7	761^st of 869 public elementary schools	12.4%		10.7	788^th of 872 public elementary schools	9.6%	27	28.3	13.6	25.0				22.5	14.6		14.6	19.1	31.8	18.8				23.0	32.7%	63.3%	$12,325
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-6	1350 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 523-0888	1,017	34	30.1	72.1%	586 (57.6%)	154 (15.1%)	87 (8.6%)	31 (3.0%)	37 (3.6%)	3 (0.3%)	119 (11.7%)	12.7	770^th of 869 public elementary schools	11.4%		16.3	741^st of 872 public elementary schools	15.0%	29	24.8	25.4	31.8	32.7			29.5	11.4		11.4	22.1	20.8	8.3	10.8			14.4	72.9%	20.9%
Como Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	780 Wheelock Pkwy W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8820	387	39	9.9	87.3%	51 (13.2%)	82 (21.2%)	65 (16.8%)	154 (39.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	33 (8.5%)	23.7	696^th of 869 public elementary schools	19.9%		14.5	755^th of 872 public elementary schools	13.4%	59	27.9	23.6	48.0				32.5	18.4		18.4	34.5	25.9	30.0				30.2	85.2%	9.3%	$21,235
Saint Paul Online Elementary School	Public, Virtual	K-5	780 Wheelock Pkwy W	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(651) 325-2588	109	11	9.5	86.2%	6 (5.5%)	33 (30.3%)	24 (22.0%)	25 (22.9%)	4 (3.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (15.6%)	10.2	798^th of 869 public elementary schools	8.2%		4.3	843^rd of 872 public elementary schools	3.3%	45	10.0	0.0	38.9				19.5	11.8		11.8	10.0	0.0	11.8				7.5

Frequently Asked Questions about Chelsea Heights Elementary

How many students attend Chelsea Heights Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 305 students attended Chelsea Heights Elementary.

What schools do graduates of Chelsea Heights Elementary attend?

Students who attend Chelsea Heights Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Murray Middle School
High : Como Park Senior High

What is the racial makeup of Chelsea Heights Elementary?

Students at Chelsea Heights Elementary are 51% White, 18% African American, 15% Two or more races, 10% Asian, 6% Hispanic.

What district is Chelsea Heights Elementary in?

Saint Paul Public Schools

Is Chelsea Heights Elementary a good school?

Chelsea Heights Elementary ranks 256^th of 869 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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2019–20 through 2025–26 immunization rates (updated)Oct 19, 2026

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