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#208 of 319 private schools in MN
Red Cottage Montessori School
Elementary School · Red Wing, MN
A private elementary school in Red Wing, MN serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
5225 HWY 61 W # 3, Red Wing, MN 55066
- 10:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
PreliminaryWhat this rating measures
This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in MN.
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Score basis: Private school model
Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data
Components scored: 4 of 5
Ranking pool: Private schools in MN
Test scores
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Where Red Cottage Montessori School 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,366/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$70,529
Median home value
$237,800
Median rent
$958/mo
College educated
27.2%
Homeownership
73%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55066; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Creekstone MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.3 | K–7 | 0.0 mi | 88 | Compare → |
| Burnside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | 2–4 | 0.3 mi | 501 | Compare → |
| Sunnyside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–1 | 4.8 mi | 342 | Compare → |
| St Johns Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 5.0 mi | 38 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Red Cottage Montessori School is listed in Red Wing, MN; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Red Cottage Montessori School
Red Cottage Montessori School is a private elementary school in Red Wing, MN, serving approximately 40 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 10:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #208 of 319 private schools in MN.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Red Cottage Montessori School
What grades does Red Cottage Montessori School serve?
Red Cottage Montessori School serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Red Cottage Montessori School?
Red Cottage Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 40 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Red Cottage Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Red Cottage Montessori School is 10:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
How does Red Cottage Montessori School rank in MN?
Red Cottage Montessori School ranks #208 of 319 private schools in MN.
What is Red Cottage Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Red Cottage Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Red Cottage Montessori School a private school?
Yes, Red Cottage Montessori School is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Red Cottage Montessori School a religious school?
No, Red Cottage Montessori School is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 40
- Gender Split
- 33% M / 67% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 6.5 hours
- Days Per Year
- 164 days
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Goodhue County
- Phone
- (651) 327-2468
- Area population (ZIP 55066)
- 19,125
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 55066; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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