Academic Arts High School vs Lincoln Center Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academic Arts High School
West Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 9–12
78 students
Lincoln Center Elementary
South Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
670 students
| Measure | Academic Arts High School West Saint Paul, Minnesota | Lincoln Center Elementary South Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 433 | #617 of 923 |
| National rank | #8319 of 16,910 | #18586 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 78 | 670 |
| Enrollment | 78 | 670 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 6.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 58% |
| city | West Saint Paul | South Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lincoln Center Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 50.2).
- •Lincoln Center Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 24.5%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 48%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 56.1%).
- •Academic Arts High School does better on students per teacher (6.0 vs 13.1).
- •Lincoln Center Elementary is the larger school with 670 students compared with 78.
- •Academic Arts High School is a charter school while Lincoln Center Elementary 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 Academic Arts High School better than Lincoln Center Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lincoln Center Elementary ranks higher (59.4 vs 50.2 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 Academic Arts High School and Lincoln Center Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between West Saint Paul and South Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academic Arts High School: 78. Lincoln Center Elementary: 670. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academic Arts High School and Lincoln Center Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Academic Arts High School is 297th of 433 and Lincoln Center Elementary is 617th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).