Best Public Schools in Zip Code 55106

The 55106 zip code in Saint Paul, Minnesota is home to 22 schools, including 13 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 7 high schools, operated by various districts such as Saint Paul Public Schools, Twin Cities Academy, and Cornerstone Montessori Elementary.

Among the standout schools in the area are L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion, an elementary school that consistently performs in the top 25% of Minnesota elementary schools, and Face To Face Academy, a high school that also ranks in the top 25% of Minnesota high schools. Another strong performer is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary, a charter school in the top 50% of Minnesota elementary schools. However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance, with some schools struggling to meet proficiency standards.

The overall graduation rate for high schools in the area is on par with the state average, but the dropout rate is slightly higher. Many of the schools have high percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage among the student populations. The data suggests that factors beyond just economic disadvantage, such as school type (public, charter, magnet), may play a role in academic performance, with the charter and magnet schools tending to outperform the traditional public schools in the area.