Water Lily Montessori serves 7 students in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 86% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
- Enrollment: 7 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 86%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Water Lily Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Water Lily Montessori's student population of 7 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Total Students
7 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Water Lily Montessori is 0.45, 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
72%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
12%
Black
14%
12%
White
14%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Water Lily Montessori?
7 students attend Water Lily Montessori.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Water Lily Montessori students are Asian, 14% of students are Black, and 14% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Water Lily Montessori?
Water Lily Montessori has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Water Lily Montessori offer ?
Water Lily Montessori offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
What school district is Water Lily Montessori part of?
Water Lily Montessori is part of Minnesota Wildflower Montessori School District.
In what neighborhood is Water Lily Montessori located?
Water Lily Montessori is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 7 other public schools located in Downtown.
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