Serving 355 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Nokomis Montessori North Campus ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 355 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Nokomis Montessori North Campus ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Nokomis Montessori North Campus's student population of 355 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
355 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
School Rankings
Nokomis Montessori North Campus ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nokomis Montessori North Campus is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1734 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
52%
7%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
6%
12%
White
18%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nokomis Montessori North Campus's ranking?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus is ranked #1734 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Nokomis Montessori North Campus often compared to?
Nokomis Montessori North Campusis often viewed alongside schools like Nokomis Montessori South Campus by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Nokomis Montessori North Campus?
355 students attend Nokomis Montessori North Campus.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nokomis Montessori North Campus students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nokomis Montessori North Campus?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nokomis Montessori North Campus offer ?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nokomis Montessori North Campus part of?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus is part of Saint Paul School District.
In what neighborhood is Nokomis Montessori North Campus located?
Nokomis Montessori North Campus is located in the Greater East Side neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 14 other public schools located in Greater East Side.
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