65 E. Kellogg Blvd.

651-290-8354

Located in the heart of downtown Saint Paul, Paul and Sheila Wellstone Elementary offers a quality educational program for students in kindergarten through sixth grade. Students learn math through hands-on, real-life experiences using the school’s Everyday Math curriculum and the Connected Math Program.

A significant amount of classroom time is spent on reading and writing while teachers work to meet individual students’ needs. Students enhance learning through the use of technology such as multimedia systems, video, desktop computers, educational software and the Internet. The school also is committed to developing critical-thinking and problem solving skills through student programs such as Destination ImagiNation, Continental Math League, Young Author’s Conference and History Day.

• Students and teachers have access to the rich, cultural offerings in downtown Saint Paul.
• The school has partnerships with the Minnesota Children’s Museum, Science Museum of Minnesota, Minnesota Historical Society, Saint Paul Public Library, local author John Coy and the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts.
• The school is in an ideal location for parents who work or live downtown.
• Wellsone offers all-day Kindergarten
• The school offers a half-day four year old program  
• The Area Learning Center offers an extended-day program.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in activities such as Destination ImagiNation, Math Team, Multicultural Excellence Program, National Junior Honor Society, and National History Day.
• Wellstone has many programs and activities that ensure student success.
• Numerous volunteers from the downtown community tutor students on a weekly basis.