Andersen Elementary vs St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
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 Preparatory Academy Upper
Stillwater · Charter high · Grades 9–12
391 students
| Measure | Andersen Elementary Bayport, Minnesota | St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #377 of 923 | #1 of 433 |
| National rank | #10102 of 50,301 | #144 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 327 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 327 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 92% |
| city | Bayport | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 71.7).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper does better on math proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 18%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.2).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is the larger school with 391 students compared with 327.
- •Andersen Elementary is a public school while St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper 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 Preparatory Academy Upper?
On the Success Index (US), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper ranks higher (92.0 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 Preparatory Academy Upper?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Bayport and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Andersen Elementary: 327. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Andersen Elementary and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper rank in Minnesota?
Andersen Elementary is 377th of 923 and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is 1st of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).