Nova Classical Academy School District

1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102-3535
10/
10
Top 1%

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 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 556 students in Nova Classical Academy School District.
Public Middle School in Nova Classical Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 74% (versus the Minnesota public middle school average of 40%), and reading proficiency score of 82% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is more than the Minnesota public middle school average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (MN)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,015 Schools
# Students
1,041 Students
268,742 Students
# Teachers
72 Teachers
17,483 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 515 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.
This School District
State Average (MN)
#1 out of 525 school districts
(Top 1%)
77%
46%
79%
51%
73%
41%
(21-22)
≥95%
84%
(2022-23)
6.3%
27.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.65
0.60
% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
14%
7%
% Hispanic
8%
11%
% Black
15%
13%
% White
55%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $11,023 in this school district is less than the state median of $17,742. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,934 is less than the state median of $18,463. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (MN)
Total Revenue
$12 MM
$15,547 MM
Spending
$11 MM
$16,179 MM
Revenue / Student
$11,023
$17,742
Spending / Student
$10,934
$18,463

Best Nova Classical Academy School District Public Middle Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
(651) 209-6320
Gr: 6-12 | 556 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: K-12
  • Enrollment: 1,041 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : ≥95% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Top 1%
  • : 77% (Top 1%)
  • : 79% (Top 1%)
  • : 73% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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