Click on the name of a school to see its full description. You can also check the box next to each school that you are interested in and press "compare" to see a comparative summary. Or you can press "compare all" to see information for all of the schools on this page. Adams Spanish Immersion Magnet
K-6
-- Adams Spanish Immersion is a K-6 elementary school that educates Spanish dominant, English dominant, and bilingual speakers. Adams challenges students by using language-centered, immersion instruction in all subject areas.Ames Elementary
preK-6
-- Ames Elementary is a neighborhood school on the East Side of Saint Paul, located at White Bear Avenue and Ames Place. In addition to its historical building, the grounds include a community garden and a pergola that is used as an environmental learning center. Ames reading, mathematics, science, music and art instruction programs prepare students, PEK through sixth grade, to be independent thinkers who live and contribute to a global society. Battle Creek Environmental Magnet
K-6
-- The wooded hills, trails and wetlands of Battle Creek Regional Park provide a unique opportunity for the K-6th grade students of Battle Creek Environmental Magnet to learn firsthand about Minnesota’s many natural resources. As the first school of its kind in the state, Battle Creek Environmental Magnet has developed a rigorous, standards-based curriculum emphasizing hands-on learning with a focus on environmental science topics. The peaceful forest and groomed trails of the park are used by students for a variety of learning activities ranging from pond studies to cross-country skiing. Capitol Hill Gifted and Talented Magnet
1-8
-- Capitol Hill Magnet School is a full-time academically gifted and talented program for students in grades 1-8. Students experience a challenging academic program designed to develop skills in critical and creative thinking. Acceleration (fast-paced learning) combined with complex content allow for in-depth study.Cleveland School - Aerospace Program
5-8
-- Cleveland School provides a small school atmosphere with big school opportunities. Cleveland is part of the Achievement Plus initiative, a public-private partnership that raises student achievement by focusing on three major efforts: academics, extended learning, and learning supports for students and families. Beginning in fall 2008, Cleveland will be home to the district's only junior-high-level aerospace program, a continuation of the popular and successful aerospace program at Farnsworth Elementary. Como Park Elementary
PreK-6
-- Como Park Elementary School meets students where they are and takes them to the next level. With small classes and high expectations, Como Park Elementary challenges students to go beyond the standards. The school focuses on academics designed to develop lifelong learners and critical thinkers -- students ready to face the challenges of the 21st century.Crossroads Montessori Citywide Option
preK-6
-- Crossroads Montessori features an individualized approach to education. Students learn how to become self-directed learners and independent thinkers. Precisely designed Montessori materials help students learn and lead to deeper understandings of concepts in all subject areas. Multi-age classrooms promote collaboration and a family-like atmosphere. Crossroads Science Citywide Option
preK-6
-- Crossroads students are engaged in an “inquiry” approach to learning concepts through hands-on investigations. Students take part in choosing how they best learn content. Across disciplines, students are encouraged to ask questions, build investigations and demonstrate learning to peers. Daytons Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary
preK-6
-- Dayton’s Bluff Achievement Plus Elementary School is an award-winning, diverse, neighborhood school located on Saint Paul’s East Side. The academic program at Dayton’s Bluff is based on the Project for Academic Excellence Design Model, which holds all staff to high standards and expects all students to meet or exceed the academic standards for their grade level.Eastern Heights Elementary
PreK-6
-- Eastern Heights Elementary is located on the East Side of Saint Paul. As we say in our mission statement, “We have high academic and social expectations for students, staff, and families. Together we will become lifelong learners and productive citizens.” Staff members support individual students’ needs by using themes to teach concepts across subject areas.EXPO for Excellence Magnet
preK-6
-- EXPO Magnet School engages students in an active and rigorous curriculum to prepare them for the 21st century. Through language, science, arts, life skills, and community learning projects, we provide each learner with child-centered educational opportunities in a multi-age environment. Farnsworth Aerospace Magnet
preK-8
-- Farnsworth is a NASA Explorer School, and our aerospace focus captures children’s interest in space and aviation to help them learn in all subject areas, including science, math, technology, history, geography and reading. The range of lessons involving aerospace spans all grade levels and student abilities. Four Seasons A+ Elementary- Citywide Option
preK-6
-- Four Seasons A+ Elementary was Saint Paul’s first year-round school. The school’s academic program is based on the A+ Model, in which teachers teach and students learn by using arts-integrated instruction. This approach uses creative, hands-on experiences in music, dance, drama and visual arts to help students connect the arts to other subjects and to allow them to demonstrate what they are learning in multiple ways.Frost Lake Magnet School of Technology and Global Studies
K-6
-- Frost Lake Magnet School prepares its students to live in and contribute to today’s global world. Teachers use a variety of teaching strategies to maximize student achievement, self-esteem, and higher order thinking skills.Galtier Science and Mathematics Technology Magnet
preK-6
-- At Galtier Magnet School the academic program focuses on developing excellent mathematicians and scientists skilled in using technology as a key learning tool. Students learn critical-thinking skills through hands-on learning activities.J. J. Hill Montessori Magnet
preK-6
-- J.J. Hill Montessori Magnet currently serves over 450 students using an individualized learning approach in a collaborative environment, in accordance with Maria Montessori's educational philosophy. Students develop creative, critical and higher order thinking skills, and problem-solving strategies. Students learn in non-competitive, multi-grade classrooms using precisely designed Montessori learning materials.Jackson Preparatory Magnet
preK-6
-- Jackson Magnet School prepares students to be critical, creative, constructive and compassionate thinkers. Students from any home in Saint Paul can attend Jackson. The school’s core belief is that children come first.Linwood A+ Elementary
K-8
-- Arts plus academics equal success at Linwood A+ Elementary School. The program at Linwood is based on the A+ Model, which features daily arts instruction in music, visual art, drama and dance. Students demonstrate their learning through the arts. Longfellow Humanities Magnet
preK-6
-- Longfellow is a quality school, with a well-established history of providing a world-class education through the study of humanities. Longfellow teachers use a humanities-based framework that incorporates world cultures and the American experience.Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet
K-6
-- Mississippi Creative Arts Magnet is one of the first and finest creative arts elementary schools in Saint Paul. The school is known for its emphasis on the arts combined with a strong academic core.Monroe School
K-8
-- See the Linwood Description Open School- Magnet
K-12
-- Open School's progressive programs are rooted in the tenets of open and constructivist education and self-directed learning. The district's only K-12 school, Open's academic program is designed for self-motivated and independent learners who want a family-like environment. Phalen Lake Elementary
preK-6
-- Phalen Lake Elementary’s rigorous Core Knowledge academic program closely matches the Minnesota Academic Standards and is a school reform model described nationally as gifted education for all. The Core Knowledge program offers multiple ways for students to learn by blending history, geography, science, and the arts.Randolph Heights Elementary
preK-6
-- Randolph Heights is an official Core Knowledge school with a long tradition of academic excellence and high expectations for student achievement. Strong parent and community involvement begins early with parents of the youngest learners and continues well after their children have finished sixth grade. St. Anthony Park Elementary
K-6
-- St. Anthony Park Elementary is a neighborhood school located just west of the Minnesota State Fairgrounds. MCA test scores are above the state average. Our enrichment model reaches the entire student body with state-of-the-art computer technology to reinforce core curriculum. We provide specialists in technology, art, physical education, vocal music, and inquiry science.Webster Magnet
K - 6
-- Webster Magnet Elementary is a school on the rise, changing to meet the needs of our students. We are bolstering our academic program, restructuring enrichment classes, and implementing Responsive Classroom to build communities of learners. Our school offers all-day kindergarten, a Gifted/Talented program, Student Leadership, after-school programs, and the largest elementary library in Saint Paul. Join us on a journey to higher academic achievement for all students!World Cultures Magnet
preK-6
-- The Mission of World Cultures is to prepare children to be confident and productive global citizens. The academic program emphasizes understanding of the world through the integration of culture study and curriculum.
