Water Lily Montessori serves 3 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 3 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Water Lily Montessori's student population of 3 students has declined by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
3 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
The diversity score of Water Lily Montessori is 0.45, 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.
Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
67%
7%
Hispanic
33%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (22-23)
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Water Lily Montessori?
3 students attend Water Lily Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Water Lily Montessori students are Asian, and 33% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Water Lily Montessori?
Water Lily Montessori has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Water Lily Montessori offer ?
Water Lily Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Water Lily Montessori part of?
Water Lily Montessori is part of Minnesota Wildflower Montessori School District.
In what neighborhood is Water Lily Montessori located?
Water Lily Montessori is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown.
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