Top Rankings
Nova Classical Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 1%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public charter schools serving 1,041 students in Nova Classical Academy School District. This district's average charter testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public charter schools in Minnesota.
Public Charter Schools in Nova Classical Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Minnesota public charter school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 79% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the Minnesota public charter school average of 66% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
316 Schools
# Students
1,041 Students
72,039 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
4,982 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Nova Classical Academy School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 514 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 95% has increased from 90% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 525 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
41%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥95%
84%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)6.3%
27.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.75
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
14%
15%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
8%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
15%
32%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% White
55%
34%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,939 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,325. The school district revenue/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,865 is less than the state median of $20,059. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$15 MM
$16,920 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$13 MM
$17,562 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$13,939
$19,325
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$12,865
$20,059
Showing 2014–2023. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Best Nova Classical Academy School District Public Charter Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: K-5 | 485 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
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