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12 schools in North Saint Paul

Minnesota · Public K-12

The North Saint Paul public-school footprint covers 12 schools and about 3,145 K-12 students, with an average school size near 262.

4-year change in North Saint Paul

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,145
+223 (+8%) vs SY 2020-21
School count
9
+2 (+29%) vs SY 2020-21
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
Residents
·
all ages · ACS 5-yr
Students
3,145
public K-12 · NCES
Schools
12
public K-12

Schools

A-ZLargestTop rated
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
622 Alternative Middle/High SchoolHigh06-1230
622 Online Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-050
622 Online High SchoolHigh09-1274
622 Online Middle SchoolMiddle06-080
Cowern ElementaryElementaryPK-05413
Lionsgate Academy AIMHigh12-1251
NE Metro NorthCombinedM-M·
North Metro Flex AcademyElementaryKG-06146
North Metro Flex Middle SchoolMiddle07-0844
North Senior HighHigh09-121,649
Richardson ElementaryElementaryPK-05654
The Next StepHigh11-1284

About North Saint Paul

North Saint Paul is a moderately sized Minnesota city in terms of public-school footprint, with 12 schools and 3,145 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city consists of 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, and 1 other.

Schools in North Saint Paul average about 262 students each, 27% lower than the Minnesota norm.

Trend over the past 4 years. Combined enrollment now sits at 3,145 students, climbed 8% from the 2,922 reported in SY 2020-21. The school count climbed from 7 to 9 across the same 4-year window.

In the discussion threads here, the community for North Saint Paul discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in North Saint Paul, Minnesota?
There are 12 public K-12 schools in North Saint Paul, with a combined enrollment of about 3,145.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in North Saint Paul?
North Saint Paul has 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 5 high schools, and 1 combined-grade school.
What is the largest public school in North Saint Paul?
North Senior High is the largest public school in North Saint Paul by enrollment, with approximately 1,649 students.
What school districts serve North Saint Paul?
North Saint Paul is served by 4 public school districts, including NORTHEAST METRO 916, North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale, North Metro Flex Academy, LIONSGATE ACADEMY.
What grade levels do public schools in North Saint Paul cover?
Public schools in North Saint Paul serve students from pre-K through grade 12.
Are there charter schools in North Saint Paul?
3 of the 12 public schools in North Saint Paul are charter schools.