Very Good
#331 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 17% in state
Bluffview Montessori
Elementary School · Bluffview Montessori · Winona, MN
A charter elementary school in Winona, MN where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1321 GILMORE AVE, Winona, MN 55987
- Math 52% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bluffview Montessori score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 60% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
27.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bluffview Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 67Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,484/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winona), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,171
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$856/mo
College educated
34.6%
Homeownership
62.8%
Poverty rate
16.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55987; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cotter SchoolsPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 0.4 mi | 898 | Compare → |
| Cotter Schools-st. Marys CampusPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | K | 0.4 mi | 69 | Compare → |
| Jefferson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| St Matthews Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 60 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bluffview Montessori
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,208NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bluffview Montessori is listed in BLUFFVIEW MONTESSORI; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bluffview Montessori
Bluffview Montessori is a public elementary school in Winona, MN, part of Bluffview Montessori, serving approximately 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 7.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #331 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bluffview Montessori
What grades does Bluffview Montessori serve?
Bluffview Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Bluffview Montessori?
Bluffview Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 214 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bluffview Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Bluffview Montessori is 7.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bluffview Montessori rank in MN?
Bluffview Montessori ranks #331 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bluffview Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Bluffview Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bluffview Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bluffview Montessori has 56% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bluffview Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Bluffview Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bluffview Montessori a Title I school?
No, Bluffview Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bluffview Montessori?
27.6% of students at Bluffview Montessori qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 214
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 7.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Winona County
- Phone
- (507) 452-2807
- Area population (ZIP 55987)
- 33,911
- Area average commute
- 15 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55987; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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