La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District

1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947-8888
6/
10
Top 50%
For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 95 students in La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
Public Schools in La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Minnesota public school average of 46%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Minnesota public school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
2,722 Schools
# Students
95 Students
870,913 Students
# Teachers
8 Teachers
57,792 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 520 school districts in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 50% has decreased from PS% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#243 out of 525 school districts
(Top 50%)
30%
46%
50-59%
51%
30-34%
41%
(20-21)
<50%
84%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.04
0.59
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
7%
% Hispanic
n/a
12%
% Black
n/a
12%
% White
98%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,526 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,852. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,684 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$1 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$1 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,526
$17,852
Spending / Student
$10,684
$18,577

Best La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Academy
Charter School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: K-6 | 54 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #22.
La Crescent Sec Montessori/stem
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1116 S Oak St
La Crescent, MN 55947
(507) 895-4054
Gr: 7-12 | 41 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District manages 2 public schools serving 95 students.
What is the rank of La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District is ranked #240 out of 520 school districts in Minnesota (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District?
98% of La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District?
La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 15:1.
What is La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,684 is less than the state median of $18,577. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 95 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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