Afton-Lakeland Elementary vs St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Afton-Lakeland Elementary
Lakeland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
437 students
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower
Stillwater · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
450 students
| Measure | Afton-Lakeland Elementary Lakeland, Minnesota | St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #186 of 923 | #33 of 923 |
| National rank | #5453 of 50,301 | #1653 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 437 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 437 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.8% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 97.5% |
| city | Lakeland | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 79.1).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 73%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 71%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 15.8%).
- •Afton-Lakeland Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.0).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is the larger school with 450 students compared with 437.
- •Afton-Lakeland Elementary is a public school while St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower 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 Afton-Lakeland Elementary better than St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
On the Success Index (US), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower ranks higher (87.0 vs 79.1 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 Afton-Lakeland Elementary and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Lakeland and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Afton-Lakeland Elementary: 437. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Afton-Lakeland Elementary and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower rank in Minnesota?
Afton-Lakeland Elementary is 186th of 923 and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Lower is 33rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).