Very Good
#542 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 27% in state
Three Rivers Montessori School
Elementary School · Three Rivers Montessori School · Elk River, MN
A charter elementary school in Elk River, MN where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17267 YALE ST NW, Elk River, MN 55330
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 11:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Three Rivers Montessori School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Three Rivers Montessori School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,096/100K
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elk River), 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
$111,481
Median home value
$355,200
Median rent
$1,356/mo
College educated
33.1%
Homeownership
84.3%
Poverty rate
2.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55330; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Otsego ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–4 | 1.4 mi | 549 | Compare → |
| St Andrew Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.4private | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 137 | Compare → |
| Parker ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 526 | Compare → |
| Lincoln ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 548 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Three Rivers Montessori School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,656NCES 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.
Three Rivers Montessori School is listed in Three Rivers Montessori School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Three Rivers Montessori School
Three Rivers Montessori School is a public elementary school in Elk River, MN, part of Three Rivers Montessori School, serving approximately 99 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 11:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #542 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Three Rivers Montessori School
What grades does Three Rivers Montessori School serve?
Three Rivers Montessori School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Three Rivers Montessori School?
Three Rivers Montessori School has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Three Rivers Montessori School is 11:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Three Rivers Montessori School rank in MN?
Three Rivers Montessori School ranks #542 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Three Rivers Montessori School's MySchoolScout rating?
Three Rivers Montessori School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Three Rivers Montessori School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Three Rivers Montessori School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Three Rivers Montessori School a charter school?
Yes, Three Rivers Montessori School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Three Rivers Montessori School a Title I school?
No, Three Rivers Montessori School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Three Rivers Montessori School?
38.4% of students at Three Rivers Montessori School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Sherburne County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.5%
- Phone
- (763) 595-1213
- Area population (ZIP 55330)
- 45,080
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 37.7
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 55330; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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