Cornerstone Montessori Elementary vs L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 674 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
132 students
L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
282 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Montessori Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #769 of 923 | #245 of 923 |
| National rank | #30922 of 50,301 | #7133 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 132 | 282 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 282 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 37.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 65% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 41.5).
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion does better on math proficiency (65% vs 17%).
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.6% vs 54.5%).
- •Cornerstone Montessori Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 14.1).
- •L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion is the larger school with 282 students compared with 132.
- •Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is a charter school while L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cornerstone Montessori Elementary better than L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion?
On the Success Index (US), L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion ranks higher (76.3 vs 41.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Cornerstone Montessori Elementary and L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion?
About 674 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary: 132. L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion: 282. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornerstone Montessori Elementary and L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion rank in Minnesota?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is 769th of 923 and L'Etoile du Nord French Immersion is 245th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).