Saint Paul Public Schools Choice Catalog

Nokomis Montessori Magnet
985 Ruth St
St Paul, MN  55119
Grades:preK-6
Principal:Melissa McCollor
Hours:9:15 a.m. - 3:45 p.m.
Phone:(651) 293-8857
Fax:651-293-5464
Web Site:http://nokomis.spps.org
Open House
Tues., Feb. 19, 2008
9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
6:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Kindergarten Orientation
Call school for information.

Students at Nokomis Montessori Magnet, serving the east side of Saint Paul, learn in multi-age classrooms. We emphasize the Montessori method and blend in components of Reader's workshop and Writer's workshop.

Students learn in a non-competitive environment and use special Montessori materials that help them understand concepts and skills. Differentiated instruction is embedded in the Montessori methodology. Students in a Montessori environment learn strategies to think and work independently.

The Montessori teaching style and classroom organization maximizes the school learning environment and student behavior.

Special Features:

  • Four-year-old program (half day class is determined by bus transportation needs)
  • All-day kindergarten (all classes)
  • Multi-age classrooms
  • Discovery Club Program at Nokomis (fee based before or after school and extended four program)
  • ALC Extended Day Classes (twice a week)
  • High parent/family participation


Quick Facts
Enrollment406
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as American Indian03%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Asian American44%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as African American12%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Hispanic American05%
Percentage of Students who identify themselves as Caucasian American36%
Percentage of Students in English Language Learning44%
Percentage of Students in Special Education10%
Percentage of Students eligible for Free and Reduced Lunch51%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 3 reading test67%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 3 math test64%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 4 reading test63%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 4 math test57%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 5 reading test66%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 5 math test46%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 6 reading test67%
Percentage of Students Proficient in the 2007 MCA II for Grade 6 math test48%

Programs & Activities

Magnet and Citywide Option Schools:
  • Montessori
  • Multi-age program

  • 4-year-old Early Kindergarten:
  • 4 year old Kindergarten Program

  • Kindergarten Options:
  • All-day Kindergarten

  • After School Offerings:
  • Discovery Club

  • Academic Offerings:
  • Bilingual Staff

  • Other Programs/Specialists:
  • Music Specialist
  • Physical Education Specialist
  • Science Specialist