NUEVAS FRONTERAS

NUEVAS FRONTERAS is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the South Washington County Schools school district, located in COTTAGE GROVE, MN with about 396 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 16 teachers, NUEVAS FRONTERAS has a student/teacher ratio of about 24:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

NUEVAS FRONTERAS Spanish Immersion School, located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota, is a specialized elementary program within the South Washington County School District. The school provides a unique educational environment where students receive instruction primarily in Spanish during their early elementary years, gradually transitioning to a balanced dual-language curriculum as they progress. By immersing students in a target language, the school aims to foster high levels of bilingualism and biliteracy, while ensuring that students meet or exceed the same rigorous academic standards as their peers in traditional English-speaking classrooms.

Beyond language acquisition, NUEVAS FRONTERAS places a strong emphasis on cultural competence and global awareness. The school community is designed to cultivate students who are not only academically proficient but also culturally sensitive and prepared to thrive in a diverse, interconnected world. As part of a larger public school district, the program benefits from integrated resources and support services, offering families a robust public education alternative that prioritizes both linguistic mastery and cognitive development through an immersive, inclusive pedagogical approach.

For more information, contact NUEVAS FRONTERAS at (651) 425-3808 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.