Great River School is a Montessori charter school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. It functions as a primary, junior high, and high school. Great River serves 1st through 12th grade and offers the International Baccalaureate program in its 11th and 12th grades.
Serving 385 students in grades 1-6, Great River Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 1-6
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Great River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Great River Elementary School's student population of 385 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
2009
School Rankings
Great River Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Great River Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#540 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
2%
12%
White
79%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Great River Elementary School's ranking?
Great River Elementary School is ranked #540 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Great River Elementary School often compared to?
Great River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Great River School, Jj Hill Montessori by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Great River Elementary School?
385 students attend Great River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Great River Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Great River Elementary School?
Great River Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Great River Elementary School offer ?
Great River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Great River Elementary School part of?
Great River Elementary School is part of Great River School District.
In what neighborhood is Great River Elementary School located?
Great River Elementary School is located in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Como Park.
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