For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,168 students in 55117, MN.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55117, MN are Roseville Area Middle School, Rivereast Program and Quora Secondary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 55117 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in 55117, MN have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Minnesota public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best 55117, MN Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Roseville Area Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
15 E County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Gr: 6-8 | 840 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #22.
Rivereast Program
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1055 Mackubin
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 744-2567
Gr: K-12 | 51 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #33.
Quora Secondary School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5402
Gr: 7-12 | 116 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #44.
Mmsa Middle School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Gr: 5-8 | 174 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: #55.
Mmsa Secondary School
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
169 Jenks Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 246-0845
Gr: 6-12 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: n/an/a
Aris Currell
Alternative School
7616 Currell Blvd Ste 100
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5543
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5543
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Rank: n/an/a
Middle School Area Learning Center
Alternative School
15 E County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 482-5280
Gr: 7-8
Rank: n/an/a
1495 Rice St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 6-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 95%
55117, Minnesota Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alp @ Capitol View Center (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5394
Gr: 5-12 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Alp @ Vccs (Closed 2018)
Special Education School
9900 Park Crossing
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 702-5722
Gr: K-6 | 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Arlington House Special Education (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
704 Larpenteur Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-5288
70 W Cty Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5500
Gr: K-6
Como Specialhartzell Elementary School (Closed 2014)
Special Education School
780 Wheelock Parkway West
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8823
Gr: K-6 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 88%
Early Education Crossroads Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 767-8556
Gr: PK
Early Education Mississippi Ca (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1575 L'orient Street
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8840
Gr: PK
Early Education Street Paul Music Academy (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
27 Geranium Avenue E
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8620
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8620
Gr: PK
Franklin Magnet Elementary School (Closed 2012)
Magnet School
27 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8798
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8798
Gr: K-6 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Metro Heights I.S. (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
70 County Road B2 W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5609
Gr: 9-12
N.e.metro Targeted Services (Closed 2009)
Alternative School
70 W. Cty Road B-2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5363
Gr: K-10
27 East Geranium Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8795
Gr: PK-6 | 235 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
St. Bernard Private Alt. (Closed 2005)
Alternative School
170 W. Rose Ave.
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1338
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 489-1338
1041 Marion St
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 293-8830
Gr: 7-8
Wels South Elementary School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
70 W County Rd B2
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5640
Saint Paul, MN 55117
(651) 415-5640
Gr: 10-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 55117, MN?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 55117, MN include Roseville Area Middle School, Rivereast Program and Quora Secondary School.
How many public middle schools are located in 55117?
9 public middle schools are located in 55117.
What is the racial composition of students in 55117?
55117 public middle schools minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the Minnesota public middle schools average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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