Adams Elementary vs Paladin Career and Tech High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Adams Elementary
Coon Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
Paladin Career and Tech High School
Coon Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
257 students
| Measure | Adams Elementary Coon Rapids, Minnesota | Paladin Career and Tech High School Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #682 of 923 | #427 of 433 |
| National rank | #23148 of 50,301 | #16231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 454 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 10% |
| city | Coon Rapids | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Adams Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 13.9).
- •Adams Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 10%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 10%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 61.9%).
- •Adams Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 23.4).
- •Adams Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 257.
- •Adams Elementary is a public school while Paladin Career and Tech High School is a charter 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 Adams Elementary better than Paladin Career and Tech High School?
On the Success Index (US), Adams Elementary ranks higher (52.8 vs 13.9 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 Adams Elementary and Paladin Career and Tech High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Coon Rapids and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Adams Elementary: 454. Paladin Career and Tech High School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Adams Elementary and Paladin Career and Tech High School rank in Minnesota?
Adams Elementary is 682nd of 923 and Paladin Career and Tech High School is 427th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).