Serving 22 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cologne Academy Online ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥50% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 22 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cologne Academy Online ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cologne Academy Online's student population of 22 students has declined by 70% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
22 students
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
School Rankings
Cologne Academy Online ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cologne Academy Online is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#806 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
95%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
34%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cologne Academy Online's ranking?
Cologne Academy Online is ranked #806 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Cologne Academy Online?
22 students attend Cologne Academy Online.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Cologne Academy Online students are White, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cologne Academy Online?
Cologne Academy Online has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Cologne Academy Online offer ?
Cologne Academy Online offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Cologne Academy Online part of?
Cologne Academy Online is part of Cologne Academy School District.
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