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. Benjamin E. Mays International Magnet School (International Baccalaureate/Primary Years Programme)
K-6
-- At Benjamin E. Mays International Magnet School, your child's "future begins with us!" We are proud to be an authorized International Baccalaureate/Primary Years Programme. This authorization recognizes us as a "World School," which aims to develop international-minded students who are inquirers, knowledgeable, and caring. The IB/PYP also strives to help students to become sensitive to the points of view of people around the world. Bruce F Vento Elementary
K-6
-- Bruce F. Vento Elementary School is a “Gateway to Learning.” Closely connected to the East Side, the students, staff and parents are proud of their school and their commitment to excellence. Students from all nationalities and cultures are welcomed -- creating an exciting and richly diverse student population that proudly reflects the children and families of the East Side.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.Chelsea Heights Elementary
preK-6
-- Chelsea Heights Elementary School, nestled in the northwest corner of the city, believes all children can learn and achieve success. The school’s curriculum incorporates experiences that build students’ skills in critical thinking, problem solving, questioning strategies, reasoning, creative expression and imagination.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. 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.Franklin Music Magnet
K-6
-- Franklin Music Magnet Elementary offers all students the opportunity to explore and experience music in addition to providing a strong academic environment. About 90 percent of the students at Franklin take music lessons during the school day on instruments provided by the school.Groveland Park Elementary
K-6
-- Groveland is best known for its high student achievement, quality teaching, strong sense of community, volunteer involvement and commitment to all students. Groveland’s students consistently score above the district average in yearly assessments, and approximately 75 percent of the school’s teachers hold master’s-level degrees or higher.Hancock-Hamline University Collaborative Magnet
K-6
-- Hancock/Hamline University Collaborative Magnet School believes the path to college begins in kindergarten. Each grade level, paired with a different Hamline University department, ensures elementary students a variety of university experiences. In addition, Hancock students benefit from help provided by Hand-in Hand mentors, America Reads and America Counts tutors, student teachers, and guest speakers. Hayden Heights Elementary
preK-6
-- Hayden Heights Elementary School serves students from age four through grade six. Located on the East Side of Saint Paul, the school brings together the best of a neighborhood school and a rigorous academic program that meets the individual needs of each student.Horace Mann School
K-6
-- Horace Mann School is a K-6 elementary school located in Saint Paul’s Highland Park community. The school is known for academic excellence and personal development focused on individual students.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.L’Etoile du Nord - French Immersion Citywide Option
K-6
-- One of the most precious and useful gifts parents can give to their child is a second language. L’Etoile du Nord French Immersion School, Saint Paul Public School’s first and only French immersion school, helps kindergarten through sixth-grade students learn both English and French in a warm and welcoming environment.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. Maxfield Magnet School of Academic Excellence
preK-6
-- Maxfield Magnet School is a vibrant learning environment that offers a world of opportunities academically and socially. Located in the Midway/Frogtown area, Maxfield Magnet School serves learners in pre-kindergarten through sixth grade. The school offers a unique educational experience which combines best practices in academics with a focus on the urban learner. 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 Museum Magnet
preK-6
-- Museum Magnet School, a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence, provides an exciting environment for student learning. The museum model approach to learning provides opportunities for students to participate in hands-on, interactive activities that involve exploring, experimenting, explaining and exhibiting their projects. 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!Wellstone, Paul and Sheila Elementary
pre-K - 6
-- Wellstone Elementary serves 4-year-old through grade 6 students and is located in the heart of Saint Paul on the downtown waterfront. Students benefit from a close connection with the downtown community as well as local museums and arts organizations. At Wellstone Elementary, families have the option of choosing between Spanish Dual Immersion programming for their child or a traditional setting with instruction provided entirely in English.
