Andersen Elementary vs St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Andersen Elementary
Bayport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
327 students
St. Croix Prep Academy Middle
Stillwater · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
371 students
| Measure | Andersen Elementary Bayport, Minnesota | St. Croix Prep Academy Middle Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #377 of 923 | #4 of 266 |
| National rank | #10102 of 50,301 | #546 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 327 | 371 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 371 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 11.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| city | Bayport | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 71.7).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on math proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 62%).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 18%).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.2).
- •St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is the larger school with 371 students compared with 327.
- •Andersen Elementary is a public school while St. Croix Prep Academy Middle 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 Andersen Elementary better than St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
On the Success Index (US), St. Croix Prep Academy Middle ranks higher (87.1 vs 71.7 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 Andersen Elementary and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bayport and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andersen Elementary: 327. St. Croix Prep Academy Middle: 371. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andersen Elementary and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle rank in Minnesota?
Andersen Elementary is 377th of 923 and St. Croix Prep Academy Middle is 4th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).