Original Research by School Decision on Link Public Schools
Link Public Schools is a closed charter school that operated briefly in Saint Paul, Minnesota. It was classified as a regular school serving a single grade band identified only as M through M, and its charter status means it was publicly funded but independently operated. The school’s operational status is listed as closed, and its lifecycle status confirms it is no longer active.
The district that oversaw the school, also called Link Public Schools, opened in fall 2022 with plans to serve middle and high school students in the Twin Cities, initially beginning with only sixth and seventh grades. According to publicly reported sources, the school closed less than a month after opening, and the Minnesota Department of Education lists the organization as not active. The closure means there is no current academic performance data, enrollment figures, demographic breakdowns, or graduation rates to report, because the school never reached a point where such metrics would have been generated or publicly released.
State testing data was not available, and none would be expected for a school that operated for such a short period. No information was found on free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, special education services, English learner support, or civil rights outcomes, because the school did not have a full operational year in which to report these figures. The school’s brief existence means there is no multi-year academic trend, no course access information, and no staffing or attendance data to consider.
The school was located in Saint Paul, Minnesota’s capital and second-largest city, which sits on the Mississippi River and forms the eastern half of the Twin Cities metro area. Saint Paul is home to the state capitol, numerous state government departments, Ramsey County government, and a mix of cultural institutions, parks, and professional sports venues. The city’s population is notably diverse, with a large Hmong community, and its park system has been nationally recognized. Housing in the area, as measured in the school’s ZIP code, shows home values and rents that are below both the state and national benchmarks, making the neighborhood relatively more affordable compared to the broader market.
Because Link Public Schools closed before it could establish a record, any assessment of academic pathway, peer environment, or student support is impossible. There is no program information, no comparison data against other schools or districts, and no test results to review. A family considering this school today would find that it no longer exists, and the district that ran it is inactive. The only lasting, parent-relevant change is the closure itself, which means families who enrolled lost access to this option almost immediately after it began. For anyone researching schools in the Saint Paul area, this entity is effectively a historical record rather than an active choice.
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