Saint Paul Public Schools Choice Catalog

Neighborhood Elementary Schools
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. 
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Homecroft Elementary  TBD   --  A new program is proposed for Homecroft for the 2008-09 school year. For up-to-date information call the school or the district office at 651-767-8100.
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.
John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary  preK-6   --  Located on the city’s East Side, John A. Johnson Achievement Plus Elementary is part of the Achievement Plus partnership. This partnership focuses on raising student achievement by providing students and families with a standards-based academic program, extended-day instruction and community services in one convenient location.
Monroe School  K-8   --  See the Linwood Description
North End Elementary  K-6   --  North End Elementary is a Pre-K-6th grade program that emphasizes mentoring urban learners to become our future leaders.  The school core belief is that every student has the ability to learn if given the opportunity. . 
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.
Prosperity Heights Elementary  preK-6   --  Prosperity Heights School is a small, close-knit, culturally diverse neighborhood school of 332 students. We ensure personal attention for every student. Prosperity Heights provides children with a top quality, individualized education in a safe and respectful environment. Most apparent at Prosperity is the focus on maximizing each child's abilities with an array of choices for all types of learners.
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.  
Sheridan Elementary  K-6   --  Sheridan is a neighborhood school located on the East Side of Saint Paul.  The school’s mission focuses on self-respect and emphasizes high expectations and continuous improvement of academic achievement for each student.  The dedicated and conscientious staff recognizes the richness within the student diversity and strongly believes that all students have different learning styles and strengths to be developed.
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.