Achieve Language Academy vs St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 17 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Achieve Language Academy
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
451 students
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Stillwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
450 students
| Measure | Achieve Language Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota | St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #741 of 923 | #33 of 923 |
| National rank | #28651 of 50,301 | #1653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 451 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.2% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 97.5% |
| city | Saint Paul | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 44.9).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 44%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 48%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 81.2%).
- •Achieve Language Academy does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 18.0).
- •Achieve Language Academy is the larger school with 451 students compared with 450.
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 Achieve Language Academy better than St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
On the Success Index (US), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower ranks higher (87.0 vs 44.9 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 Achieve Language Academy and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Achieve Language Academy: 451. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Achieve Language Academy and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower rank in Minnesota?
Achieve Language Academy is 741st of 923 and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is 33rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).