Arcadia Charter School vs Bridgewater Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arcadia Charter School
Northfield · Charter high · Grades 6–12
116 students
Bridgewater Elementary
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
| Measure | Arcadia Charter School Northfield, Minnesota | Bridgewater Elementary Northfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #27 of 433 | #119 of 923 |
| National rank | #2267 of 16,910 | #4034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 116 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 116 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 74% |
| city | Northfield | Northfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridgewater Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 74.3).
- •Bridgewater Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Arcadia Charter School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 71%).
- •Bridgewater Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 31%).
- •Arcadia Charter School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.1).
- •Bridgewater Elementary is the larger school with 564 students compared with 116.
- •Arcadia Charter School is a charter school while Bridgewater Elementary is a public 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 Arcadia Charter School better than Bridgewater Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bridgewater Elementary ranks higher (81.7 vs 74.3 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 Arcadia Charter School and Bridgewater Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Northfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arcadia Charter School: 116. Bridgewater Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arcadia Charter School and Bridgewater Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Arcadia Charter School is 27th of 433 and Bridgewater Elementary is 119th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).