Mendota Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Mendota Heights, Minnesota 55118 · West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan
#27 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota
#1586 of 50,301 nationally
About Mendota Elementary
Mendota Elementary is a public elementary located in Mendota Heights, in the West St. Paul-Mendota Heights-Eagan school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades PK–4. In 2025 it enrolled 358 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 87.2 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 27th of 923 ranked elementary schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is math proficiency (91th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (85th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 358.
There are 4 schools in Mendota Heights; Mendota Elementary ranks 1st of 4 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)77%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)24.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.5
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Mendota Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 358
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 24.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Mendota Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Two Rivers High School
Mendota Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,710 students · 2.8 km away
Friendly Hills Middle
Mendota Heights · Public middle · Grades 5–8
785 students · 2.9 km away
Somerset Elementary
Mendota Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
412 students · 3.1 km away
Highland Park Senior High
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,392 students · 3.3 km away
Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students · 3.3 km away
Highland Park Middle School
Saint Paul · Public middle · Grades 6–8
811 students · 3.4 km away
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
485 students · 3.5 km away
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 6–12
556 students · 3.5 km away
Urban Academy
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
416 students · 3.5 km away
St. Paul School of Northern Lights
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
212 students · 3.7 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Mendota Elementary a good school?
Mendota Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 87.2 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #27 of 923 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Mendota Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Mendota Elementary ranks #27 of 923 elementary schools in Minnesota and #1586 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Mendota Elementary?
Mendota Elementary had 358 students in 2025.
Is Mendota Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Mendota Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–4. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Mendota Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Mendota Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.