Top Rankings
Life Preparatory School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public school serving 148 students in Life Preparatory School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Life Preparatory School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,723 Schools
# Students
148 Students
870,535 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
57,764 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Life Preparatory School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#484 out of 525 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
% American Indian
3%
2%
% Asian
31%
7%
% Hispanic
6%
12%
% Black
53%
12%
% White
3%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $26,655 is higher than the state median of $17,860. The school district revenue/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $26,385 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$4 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$26,655
$17,860
Spending / Student
$26,385
$18,585
Best Life Preparatory School District Public Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Life Prep
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
930 Geranium Ave East
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 793-6624
Gr: PK-6 | 148 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Life Preparatory School District?
Life Preparatory School District manages 1 public schools serving 148 students.
What is the rank of Life Preparatory School District?
Life Preparatory School District is ranked #506 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Minnesota school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Life Preparatory School District?
53% of Life Preparatory School District students are Black, 31% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Life Preparatory School District?
Life Preparatory School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Life Preparatory School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $26,385 is higher than the state median of $18,585. The school district spending/student has grown by 57% over four school years.
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