Top Rankings
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 132 students in Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public School in Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public school average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
1 School
2,776 Schools
# Students
132 Students
876,311 Students
# Teachers
11 Teachers
57,049 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 515 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#150 out of 525 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.77
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
10%
7%
% Hispanic
21%
12%
% Black
17%
12%
% White
36%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,265 is higher than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has grown by 15% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $19,326 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$2 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$3 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,265
$17,742
Spending / Student
$19,326
$18,463
Best Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1611 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Saint Paul, MN 55106
(651) 774-5000
Gr: K-6 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District manages 1 public schools serving 132 students.
What is the rank of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District is ranked #155 out of 515 school districts in Minnesota (top 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: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%) and Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District?
36% of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, and 10% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $19,326 is higher than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
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