As you consider elementary school options for your child, we want you to know about the Saint Paul Public Schools Student Placement Center, a one-stop information resource for parents. Whether a student is entering kindergarten, moving into the district, or changing schools, the Student Placement Center provides year-round services to help parents explore and select a school or program for their child. The staff also provides excellent service to non-English speaking students and parents.             

What are Magnet and Citywide Option Elementary Schools?

Elementary magnet and citywide option schools offer a particular program focus in addition to the basic curriculum that all schools offer. Magnet and citywide option schools draw students from all parts of the city and are part of the school district’s voluntary desegregation efforts. 

NOTE: An application is required for all magnet and citywide option schools. 

What are Neighborhood Elementary Schools?

Neighborhood schools are available to students based on their home addresses. Students who attend neighborhood schools live within the boundaries (attendance area) for that school or are reassigned from magnet school attendance areas.

If you would like your child to attend your neighborhood school, please call that school directly. Students not currently enrolled (2006-2007) who will be in grades 1-6, please contact the Student Placement Center at (651) 632-3701 or (651) 632-3702 to schedule an intake appointment.

No application is required for Neighborhood Elementary Schools.

What about Kindergarten?

If you have a child who will be starting kindergarten or 4-year-old kindergarten, please call the Student Placement Center at (651) 632-3701 or (651) 632-3760 for more information.