Can I use Ramsey County's school score to choose a house?

No. Use the Ramsey County school score as a first-pass county screen, then verify the exact district, attendance boundary, transfer rules, and grade pathway for any address you are considering.

Does SchoolsByCounty confirm school attendance boundaries in Ramsey County?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes NCES and Census-backed public-school records. Attendance zones, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, transportation, and transfer rules must be confirmed with local districts.

How should parents compare public schools in Ramsey County?

Start with the 271 listed public schools and 49 district entries, then compare similar grade bands and confirm the address-level rules locally.

Ramsey County Schools & Education

Name: Ramsey County, Minnesota Education Data
Creator: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

Ramsey County, Minnesota

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

78.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

78.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 86.6%

Per-Pupil Spending

$9,632

National avg $13,239

State avg $8,463

School Score

46/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 55/100

State Score Position

#61

of 87 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Ramsey County

Measured School Summary

Ramsey County has midrange measured school signals (score: 46/100) with a graduation rate of 78.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

Ramsey County spends $9,632 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 16% below the Minnesota average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 7.9 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 14% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Ramsey County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

271 public schools and 49 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

46/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #61 of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data.

Completion

78.7%

7.9 pts below the state average

Funding context

$9,632

$1,169 above the state average

School coverage

271

49 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Ramsey County has 271 public schools across 49 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Ramsey County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Choice-program county

Ramsey County has a visible charter, magnet, or virtual-school layer in NCES records. The practical question is eligibility, lottery timing, and transportation, not just whether a school appears nearby.

State position

#61

of 87 Minnesota counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Saint Paul Public Schools

Elementary to high school visible

31,778 students

Elementary 41Middle 9High 25Other 23

98 listed schools in this county slice.

MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

11,792 students

Elementary 9Middle 3High 11Other 4

27 listed schools in this county slice.

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

7,611 students

Elementary 9Middle 5High 5Other 2

21 listed schools in this county slice.

ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

Elementary to high school visible

7,356 students

Elementary 8Middle 2High 3Other 2

15 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Saint Paul Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 99 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Ramsey County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Ramsey County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Ramsey County, Minnesota

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Minnesota's Massive Urban Education Hub

Ramsey County manages a vast network of 271 public schools serving 88,604 students across 49 districts. This infrastructure includes 107 elementary schools and 87 high schools, making it one of the most diverse systems in the state.

Saint Paul Public Schools and Charter Options

Saint Paul Public Schools is the largest district, educating 32,316 students in 99 schools. Charter schools are a major factor here, with 81 campuses representing nearly 30% of all schools in the county.

A Dense Mix of City and Suburban Life

Schools are located in 164 city and 107 suburban settings, with an average school size of 368 students. Large-scale institutions like Minnesota Connections Academy and Roseville Senior High serve thousands of students, offering a bustling urban experience.

School Overview

Total Schools

271

in Ramsey County

Reported Enrollment

88,604

271 schools reporting

School Districts

districts

Charter Schools

30% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary107

Middle38

High87

Other39

49 School Districts in Ramsey County

Saint Paul Public Schools

MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY

3 schools

2,406 students

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

2 schools

1,494 students

HIGHER GROUND ACADEMY

2 schools

1,052 students

Nova Classical Academy

2 schools

1,030 students

COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY

3 schools

869 students

271 Public Schools in Ramsey County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 22 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

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Public schools in Ramsey County, including district, location, profile availability, grades, type, and enrollment.
School Name	Profile	District	Location	Grades	Type / Flags	Reported Enrollment
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12	Profile	Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch	SAINT PAUL, 55108City: Large	7–12	CharterVirtual	2,889
ROSEVILLE AREA SENIOR HIGH	Profile	ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ROSEVILLE, 55113Suburb: Large	9–12	High	2,327
MOUNDS VIEW SENIOR HIGH	Profile	MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	ARDEN HILLS, 55112Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,901
WASHINGTON TECH SECONDARY MAGNET	Profile	Saint Paul Public Schools	SAINT PAUL, 55117City: Large	6–12	High	1,766
HARDING SENIOR HIGH	Profile	Saint Paul Public Schools	SAINT PAUL, 55106City: Large	9–12	High	1,717
IRONDALE SENIOR HIGH	Profile	MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	NEW BRIGHTON, 55112Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,706
CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH	Profile	Saint Paul Public Schools	SAINT PAUL, 55104City: Large	9–12	High	1,691
NORTH SENIOR HIGH	Profile	North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale	NORTH SAINT PAUL, 55109Suburb: Large	9–12	High	1,594
HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH	Profile	Saint Paul Public Schools	SAINT PAUL, 55116City: Large	9–12	High	1,390
WHITE BEAR NORTH CAMPUS SENIOR	Profile	WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT	WHITE BEAR LAKE, 55110Suburb: Large	9–10	Other	1,359
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE	Profile	COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE	SAINT PAUL, 55113City: Large	PK–8	Charter	1,319
JOHNSON SENIOR HIGH	Profile	Saint Paul Public Schools	SAINT PAUL, 55106City: Large	9–12	High	1,144
WHITE BEAR SOUTH CAMPUS SENIOR	Profile	WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT	WHITE BEAR LAKE, 55110Suburb: Large	11–12	High	1,111
Chippewa Middle School	Profile	MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	SHOREVIEW, 55126Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,089
CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO	Profile	Saint Paul Public Schools	SAINT PAUL, 55103City: Large	1–8	Primary	1,082
COMO PARK SENIOR HIGH	Profile	Saint Paul Public Schools	SAINT PAUL, 55117City: Large	9–12	High	1,078
Hmong College Prep Academy ES	Profile	HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY	SAINT PAUL, 55108City: Large	KG–5	Charter	1,031
HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL	Profile	Saint Paul Public Schools	SAINT PAUL, 55107City: Large	6–12	High	1,031
CENTRAL MIDDLE	Profile	WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT	WHITE BEAR LAKE, 55110Suburb: Large	6–8	Middle	1,020
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6	Profile	Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch	SAINT PAUL, 55108City: Large	KG–6	CharterVirtual	990

Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12

Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch

SAINT PAUL, 55108 / City: Large

Profile7–12CharterVirtual2,889 students

ROSEVILLE AREA SENIOR HIGH

ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ROSEVILLE, 55113 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High2,327 students

MOUNDS VIEW SENIOR HIGH

MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

ARDEN HILLS, 55112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,901 students

WASHINGTON TECH SECONDARY MAGNET

Saint Paul Public Schools

SAINT PAUL, 55117 / City: Large

Profile6–12High1,766 students

HARDING SENIOR HIGH

Saint Paul Public Schools

SAINT PAUL, 55106 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,717 students

IRONDALE SENIOR HIGH

MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

NEW BRIGHTON, 55112 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,706 students

CENTRAL SENIOR HIGH

Saint Paul Public Schools

SAINT PAUL, 55104 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,691 students

NORTH SENIOR HIGH

North St. Paul-Maplewood Oakdale

NORTH SAINT PAUL, 55109 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–12High1,594 students

HIGHLAND PARK SENIOR HIGH

Saint Paul Public Schools

SAINT PAUL, 55116 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,390 students

WHITE BEAR NORTH CAMPUS SENIOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE BEAR LAKE, 55110 / Suburb: Large

Profile9–10Other1,359 students

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

SAINT PAUL, 55113 / City: Large

ProfilePK–8Charter1,319 students

JOHNSON SENIOR HIGH

Saint Paul Public Schools

SAINT PAUL, 55106 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,144 students

WHITE BEAR SOUTH CAMPUS SENIOR

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE BEAR LAKE, 55110 / Suburb: Large

Profile11–12High1,111 students

Chippewa Middle School

MOUNDS VIEW PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT

SHOREVIEW, 55126 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,089 students

CAPITOL HILL MAGNET/RONDO

Saint Paul Public Schools

SAINT PAUL, 55103 / City: Large

Profile1–8Primary1,082 students

COMO PARK SENIOR HIGH

Saint Paul Public Schools

SAINT PAUL, 55117 / City: Large

Profile9–12High1,078 students

Hmong College Prep Academy ES

HMONG COLLEGE PREP ACADEMY

SAINT PAUL, 55108 / City: Large

ProfileKG–5Charter1,031 students

HUMBOLDT HIGH SCHOOL

Saint Paul Public Schools

SAINT PAUL, 55107 / City: Large

Profile6–12High1,031 students

CENTRAL MIDDLE

WHITE BEAR LAKE SCHOOL DISTRICT

WHITE BEAR LAKE, 55110 / Suburb: Large

Profile6–8Middle1,020 students

Minnesota Connections Academy K-6

Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch

SAINT PAUL, 55108 / City: Large

ProfileKG–6CharterVirtual990 students

Additional School Profiles

Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.

2 more profiles

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$9,632

State avg $8,463

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which Minnesota counties have the highest graduation rates?

Jackson County (95.7%), Cottonwood County (95.3%), and Cook County (95.0%) currently lead Minnesota among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.

What is per-pupil spending like in Minnesota?

Across Minnesota counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $8,463. The highest current county values are Cook County ($12,089), Kittson County ($10,301), and Beltrami County ($10,167). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.

How should I read the school score in Ramsey County?

Ramsey County has a school score of 46/100, which is a midrange measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.

What is the graduation rate in Ramsey County?

The high school graduation rate in Ramsey County is 78.7%, which is below the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.

How much does Ramsey County spend per student?

Ramsey County spends $9,632 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

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By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated May 13, 2026Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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