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.American Indian Magnet
preK-6
-- The American Indian Magnet School builds an active community of learners through a focus on core values including respect, gratitude, humility, cooperation and environmental responsibility. Teachers work together to use the best educational methods to help all students achieve and perform at high levels.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. 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.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.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. 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.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.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.Highwood Hills Elementary
preK-6
-- Highwood Hills is a diverse neighborhood school located on Saint Paul’s East Side. Students are required to wear uniforms at this school. Highwood Hills features an extensive literacy center; a faculty trained through the University of Minnesota in the area of reading utilizing Reading Excellence and Reading First grants; and language academy classes for students that need additional language skills.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.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.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. Riverview West Side School of Excellence
K-6
-- All educational activities at Riverview West Side School of Excellence are designed for K-6 students around the Success For All reading curriculum and MathWings math curriculum. The Dual Immersion, currently a K-1 program, will become a K-2 program in 2006-2007 and will eventually expand to K-6 by adding one grade per year.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.
