Great River School is a Montessori charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It functions as a primary, junior high, and high school. Great River serves 1st through 12th grade and offers the International Baccalaureate program in its 11th and 12th grades.
Serving 411 students in grades 7-12, Great River School ranks in the top 30% 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 7-12
- Enrollment: 411 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Top 30% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great River School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Great River School's student population of 411 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 34% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
411 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2009
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Rankings
Great River School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great River School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1773 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
85-89%
83.3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)5.6%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Total Sports Offered
8 sports
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryFootball
Ice HockeySoccer
Ultimate FrisbeeVolley Ball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
5 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
FIRST Lego LeagueFIRST Robotics
Club or Organization:
Gay Straight Alliance
Arts and Music Programs:
Spring Music PerformanceTheatre
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Notes
- Great River School integrates academic and social experiences in an environment of civility and trust. The Montessori philosophy and the International Baccalaureate diploma program inform the curriculum and pedagogy, inspiring deep questioning and peaceful action.Great River School fosters self-expression in a supportive environment that values critical thinking and the richness and strength of a diverse community.Great River School encourages students to seek new challenges and explore their abilities. Instruction through travel, practical learning, the arts, and micro-economic ventures provide relevant skills to meet the world with compassion and a sense of responsibility.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great River School's ranking?
Great River School is ranked #459 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Great River School often compared to?
Great River Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Avalon School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Great River School?
The graduation rate of Great River School is 85-89%, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 83.3%.
How many students attend Great River School?
411 students attend Great River School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Great River School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Great River School?
Great River School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great River School offer ?
Great River School offers enrollment in grades 7-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great River School part of?
Great River School is part of Great River School District.
In what neighborhood is Great River School located?
Great River School is located in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Como Park.
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