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Como Park Elementary School vs. Crossroads Montessori

Should you attend Como Park Elementary School or Crossroads Montessori? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Como Park Elementary School
780 Wheelock Pkwy W
Saint Paul, MN 55117
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Crossroads Montessori
543 Front Ave
Saint Paul, MN 55117
: 
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Overview
Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Como Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 185 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Crossroads Montessori ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
322 students
185 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Como Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Crossroads Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Como Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Crossroads Montessori.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
19 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Como Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Crossroads Montessori over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Como Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Montessori with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1282 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
#1659 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Como Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Crossroads Montessori, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Como Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossroads Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Como Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossroads Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
≤20%
(Bottom 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Como Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Crossroads Montessori who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Como Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Crossroads Montessori by grade.
Pre-K Students
7
6
Kindergarten Students
57
35
Grade 1 Students
67
40
Grade 2 Students
48
27
Grade 3 Students
44
27
Grade 4 Students
47
23
Grade 5 Students
52
27

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Como Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Crossroads Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
42%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Como Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Crossroads Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Como Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Crossroads Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
24%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Como Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Crossroads Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
11%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Como Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Crossroads Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Como Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Crossroads Montessori, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Saint Paul Public Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.74
0.79
This chart showcases the diversity score of Como Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Crossroads Montessori, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
65%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Como Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Crossroads Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Como Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Crossroads Montessori, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Saint Paul Public Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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