Chelsea Heights Elementary School

Chelsea Heights Elementary School is a public PK-5 neighborhood school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, part of Saint Paul Public Schools. Located at 1557 Huron Street, it serves about 320-330 students with a student-teacher ratio near 12:1. Chelsea Heights emphasizes differentiated instruction, meeting students where they are academically while supporting growth in reading, mathematics, science, social studies, and the arts. The school offers a Gifted & Talented program, full-day kindergarten, enrichment in music and art residencies, and frequent community events. It partners with the Northwest Como Recreation Center for before- and after-school activities, fostering strong family involvement via PTO and parent volunteers. Chelsea Heights also integrates technology and service learning to nurture compassionate, curious learners in a small-school setting.

In 2025, Chelsea Heights Elementary updated its school supply list and introduced new reading mentorship programs with community volunteers to support literacy.

The school also launched a revised Gifted & Talented application process and held a science fair in May that included all grade levels.

Q1: What are the student proficiency rates in reading and math?

A: According to Niche, approximately 47% of Chelsea Heights students are proficient in reading, and about 42% are proficient in math.

Q2: What is the student demographic breakdown?

A: The school has around 323 students. Racial/ethnic composition includes ~54% White, ~15% African American, ~11% Asian, ~11% identifying as two or more races, ~7% Hispanic/Latino, plus small percentages of other groups. Approximately 44% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

Q3: What enrichment programs or extracurriculars does Chelsea Heights offer?

A: Students have access to archery, Destination Imagination, an all-school science fair, music and art residencies, specialist classes like physical education, and after-school programs through the rec center.

Q4: How is Chelsea Heights rated among schools in Saint Paul?

A: On GreatSchools, Chelsea Heights is rated 7/10, performing above average among public and charter elementary schools in Minnesota for its grade levels.

Q5: How do parents and the community participate at Chelsea Heights?

A: There is an active PTO, parent volunteers who read with students, community events, and collaboration with the Northwest Como Recreation Center. Families help with fundraising and organizing enrichment and school events.