Nova Classical Lower School

1455 Victoria Way
Saint Paul, MN 55102
10/
10
Top 5%
Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Nova Classical Lower School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5% in MN
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Nova Classical Lower School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Nova Classical Lower School's student population of 476 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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School Rankings

Nova Classical Lower School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Nova Classical Lower School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#86 out of 1734 schools
(Top 5%)
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65-69%
45%
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70-74%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nova Classical Lower School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
13%
7%
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Hispanic
7%
10%
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Black
9%
12%
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White
64%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nova Classical Lower School's ranking?
Nova Classical Lower School is ranked #86 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Nova Classical Lower School often compared to?
Nova Classical Lower Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Horace Mann School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Nova Classical Lower School?
476 students attend Nova Classical Lower School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Nova Classical Lower School students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nova Classical Lower School?
Nova Classical Lower School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Nova Classical Lower School offer ?
Nova Classical Lower School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Nova Classical Lower School part of?
Nova Classical Lower School is part of Nova Classical Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 65-69% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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