Beta You're viewing our redesigned school list. Prefer the classic layout?

Best Elementary Schools in Zip Code 55102

Coming soon: We're expecting this year's test scores from the Minnesota Department of Education any day now — new rankings will be posted the moment they're released!

Coming soon: This year's test scores are expected from the Minnesota Department of Education any day now — new rankings will follow the moment they're released!

At a glance

Schools

1,090

Students

Districts

5-star school

Top rankedNova Classical Academy Lower School79^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools

See the top-ranked Minnesota schools →

Summary:

The 55102 zip code area of Saint Paul, Minnesota is home to 4 elementary schools, including Adams Magnet Elementary, Nova Classical Academy Lower School, St. Paul School of Northern Lights, and Rise Academy. These schools serve students from pre-kindergarten through 5th grade and represent a mix of traditional public, charter, and magnet school options.

Based on the data, Nova Classical Academy Lower School stands out as the top-performing school in the area. It is ranked 79th out of 872 Minnesota elementary schools and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school significantly outperforms state and district averages on MCA-III math and reading proficiency, with 74.79% and 68.18% of students proficient or better, respectively. In contrast, Rise Academy appears to be the weakest performer, ranking in the bottom 30 elementary schools in Minnesota and having very low proficiency rates in both math and reading.

The data also reveals that free/reduced lunch rates and student-teacher ratios may be factors in academic performance. Nova Classical Academy Lower School has the lowest free/reduced lunch rate at 26.29% and the lowest student-teacher ratio at 14:1, while Rise Academy has the highest free/reduced lunch rate at 1.83% and the highest student-teacher ratio at 20:1. These findings underscore the importance of school choice and the impact that high-quality educational options can have on student outcomes.

Load more schools when map is moved

Ranking:

E Elementary M Middle H High A Alternative P Private

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)				MCA-III Reading (2025)				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/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Nova Classical Academy Lower School	Public, Charter	K-5	1455 Victoria Way	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Nova Classical Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-6320	485	35	13.8	23.5%	267 (55.1%)	83 (17.1%)	37 (7.6%)	62 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	34 (7.0%)	86.6	79^th of 872 public elementary schools	90.9%		87.9	64^th of 881 public elementary schools	92.7%	15	75.0	71.6	77.8	74.8	56.3	61.7	86.4	68.2	$11,508
Adams Magnet Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	615 Chatsworth St S	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(651) 298-1595	605	41	14.7	40.5%	217 (35.9%)	48 (7.9%)	281 (46.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	57 (9.4%)	45.3	517^th of 872 public elementary schools	40.7%		49.9	493^rd of 881 public elementary schools	44.0%	24	39.2	45.0	37.1	40.3	38.0	50.8	62.9	49.5	$14,389

Cities Near Zip Code 55102

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Saint Paul	0.16 mi	162	387^th
Mendota Heights	1.78 mi	7	53^rd
West Saint Paul	1.97 mi	9	355^th
South Saint Paul	3.75 mi	8	376^th
Minneapolis	4.01 mi	166	384^th

See the top MN Minnesota cities

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.