Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Bluffview Montessori ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bluffview Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Bluffview Montessori's student population of 214 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 42% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Bluffview Montessori ranks within the top 20% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bluffview Montessori is 0.17, 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
#303 out of 1860 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
91%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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 Bluffview Montessori's ranking?
Bluffview Montessori is ranked #303 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Bluffview Montessori?
214 students attend Bluffview Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Bluffview Montessori students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bluffview Montessori?
Bluffview Montessori has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Bluffview Montessori offer ?
Bluffview Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bluffview Montessori part of?
Bluffview Montessori is part of Bluffview Montessori School District.
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