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Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Q: Is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary a good school?

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary ranks 606 th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-6

606^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 872 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Better than 31% of Minnesota elementary schools

Summary

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is a public charter elementary school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 138 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school is part of the Cornerstone Montessori Elementary District, which is ranked 322 out of 446 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools, with a ranking between 392 and 679 over the past 10 years. The school's performance on the MCA-III assessments is significantly below the state averages in both math and reading, with only 19.44% of students proficient or better in math in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state average of 45.21%. When compared to nearby schools, such as L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion, which had 57.69% of students proficient or better in math, Cornerstone Montessori's academic performance is generally lower.

The school has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 56.52% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch in the 2023-2024 school year. Cornerstone Montessori has a relatively low student-teacher ratio of 12.9 students per teacher, which is lower than nearby schools like Achieve Language Academy (13.2 students per teacher) and The Heights Community School (9.9 students per teacher). The school's performance has been inconsistent over time, suggesting challenges in maintaining consistent academic achievement.

132

Students ?

12.4

Student/teacher ratio ?

$13,321

Per pupil spending ?

54.5%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1611 Ames Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55106-2903

(651) 774-5000

District: Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

Racial breakdown:

White:

36.4%

Hispanic:

20.5%

African American:

17.4%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 54th percentile in 2023 → 31st in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the Minnesota average (33% vs 47% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 54th-percentile peak (2023) to 31st (2025)

!Math scores 26 pts below the Minnesota average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school33%

District avg33%

Minnesota avg47%

606^th of 872

Minnesota public elementary schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From bottom 9% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

322^nd of 446Cornerstone Montessori Elementary among Minnesota districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	34.0	606 of 872	30.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	40.5	580 of 881	34.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	58.1	392 of 845	53.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.3	405 of 858	52.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	36.7	624 of 869	28.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2019	27.2	679 of 870	22.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2018	30.1	662 of 847	21.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2017	20.8	718 of 853	15.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	22.4	710 of 848	16.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	9.5	765 of 840	8.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2014	18.5	720 of 826	12.8%	★☆☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	38.2	546 of 809	32.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	56.1	384 of 787	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2022	60.1	355 of 799	55.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	25.2	637 of 787	19.1%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2025	33.5	546 of 764	28.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	36.4	548 of 793	30.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	47.2	425 of 774	45.1%	★★☆☆☆
2019	27.9	592 of 740	20.0%	★☆☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	48.4	476 of 826	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	57.5	362 of 799	54.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.1	317 of 808	60.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	20.0	660 of 779	15.3%	★☆☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Minnesota percentile	Rating
2024	56.8	303 of 730	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	56.4	313 of 712	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2022	62.2	248 of 725	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2019	57.1	309 of 722	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2018	65.7	223 of 712	68.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

White (2024)58th percentile+24 vs school

Male (2024)42nd percentile+8 vs school

Female (2024)33rd percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)29th percentile~ school

By subject vs Minnesota (2024-2025) ?

Reading47%~ state avg

Math19%-26 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Tuesday, March 12, 2019

Wonderful small school that is focused on building up the whole child. Very caring staff and administration. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, March 7, 2019

Not a school for non-white students! We’re getting ready to organize a turnaround or shut down of this school. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, January 22, 2018

Great family environment. Personal attention to students. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 6, 2014

Cornerstone Montessori is an outstanding school. This school is a beautiful place, where students feel supported and encouraged to develop their minds. The school is designed for what is best for kids, and it is clear in how the Montessori philosophy is alive and well at the school. Both my sons love school and are alive with learning. It is also an incredibly diverse environment, that truly values its diversity. It is a gem of a school. Close Quote

Schools Near Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				MCA-III Math (2025)							MCA-III Reading (2025)							Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	Total
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary	Public, Charter	K-6	1611 Ames Ave	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Cornerstone Montessori Elementary	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 774-5000	132	11	12.4	54.5%	48 (36.4%)	23 (17.4%)	27 (20.5%)	13 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (15.9%)	34	606^th of 872 public elementary schools	30.5%		40.5	580^th of 881 public elementary schools	34.2%	26	20.0	11.1	16.7	31.3			19.4	45.0	16.7	66.7	62.5			47.2	$13,321
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	1760 Ames Place	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(651) 744-6970	282	21	13.6	37.6%	113 (40.1%)	70 (24.8%)	34 (12.1%)	14 (5.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (17.4%)	69.8	270^th of 872 public elementary schools	69.0%		76.2	181^st of 881 public elementary schools	79.5%	89	56.8	66.7	46.4				57.7	57.9	51.3	69.0				58.5	$14,526
Hazel Park Preparatory Academy	Public	PK, KG-8	1140 White Bear Ave N	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8970	489	33	14.9	92.2%	38 (7.8%)	158 (32.3%)	59 (12.1%)	199 (40.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (7.2%)	3.9	848^th of 872 public elementary schools	2.8%		4.1	854^th of 881 public elementary schools	3.1%	6	20.9	12.8	0.0	5.1	12.2	4.4	9.1	16.7	10.9	4.6	15.3	16.7	11.6	12.8	$5,237
Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1801 Lacrosse Ave	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Academias La Paz	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 778-2940	336	0	11.5	88.7%	36 (10.7%)	1 (0.3%)	296 (88.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	1.7	872^nd of 872 public elementary schools	0.0%		3.1	864^th of 881 public elementary schools	1.9%	8	1.8	4.8	0.0				2.0	1.8	11.9	5.7				6.0	$14,606
The Heights Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	1863 Clear Ave E	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8815	346	32	10.6	84.7%	32 (9.2%)	69 (19.9%)	76 (22.0%)	139 (40.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (8.7%)	6.6	821^st of 872 public elementary schools	5.8%		11.8	781^st of 881 public elementary schools	11.4%	40	26.1	21.4	8.8				19.7	10.4	11.9	29.4				16.1	$16,687
Nokomis Montessori North Campus	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	985 Ruth St N	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 744-7440	344	31	11.1	61.9%	62 (18.0%)	18 (5.2%)	42 (12.2%)	178 (51.7%)	4 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (11.6%)	10.6	790^th of 872 public elementary schools	9.4%		7.5	813^th of 881 public elementary schools	7.7%	23	28.3	29.6	5.9				21.5	24.5	24.1	20.0				22.9	$15,872
Frost Lake Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1505 Hoyt Ave E	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8930	593	45	13.1	84.1%	33 (5.6%)	101 (17.0%)	108 (18.2%)	302 (50.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	48 (8.1%)	7.8	811^th of 872 public elementary schools	7.0%		5.5	837^th of 881 public elementary schools	5.0%	26	24.3	11.5	6.7				13.7	22.9	12.6	36.0				22.6	$17,828
Achieve Language Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2169 Stillwater Ave	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Achieve Language Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 738-4875	451	34	13.1	81.2%	21 (4.7%)	43 (9.5%)	227 (50.3%)	134 (29.7%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (5.3%)	8.1	809^th of 872 public elementary schools	7.2%		8.9	800^th of 881 public elementary schools	9.2%	9	22.2	32.5	6.1	5.1	7.0	6.8	13.1	15.9	20.0	20.0	27.5	37.2	34.1	25.7	$14,603
Eastern Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	2001 Margaret St	Saint Paul	55119	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8870	318	28	11.2	81.8%	31 (9.7%)	60 (18.9%)	36 (11.3%)	154 (48.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (11.6%)	8.5	804^th of 872 public elementary schools	7.8%		18	738^th of 881 public elementary schools	16.2%	66	22.2	23.9	13.2				19.3	16.7	19.6	26.4				21.5	$19,421
Nokomis Montessori South Campus	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	525 White Bear Ave N	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(651) 744-5500	258	26	9.9	67.8%	61 (23.6%)	35 (13.6%)	24 (9.3%)	107 (41.5%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.6%)	18.2	724^th of 872 public elementary schools	17.0%		14.3	765^th of 881 public elementary schools	13.2%	41	34.2	23.5	8.6				22.4	29.0	29.4	45.7				34.6	$17,309

Frequently Asked Questions about Cornerstone Montessori Elementary

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How many students attend Cornerstone Montessori Elementary?

In the 2024-25 school year, 132 students attended Cornerstone Montessori Elementary.

Is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary a good school?

Cornerstone Montessori Elementary ranks 606^th of 872 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Cornerstone Montessori Elementary?

Students at Cornerstone Montessori Elementary are 36% White, 20% Hispanic, 17% African American, 16% Two or more races, 10% Asian.

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