Banaadir Academy vs Best Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 764 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banaadir Academy
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
125 students
Best Academy
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
| Measure | Banaadir Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota | Best Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #389 of 433 | #894 of 923 |
| National rank | #13134 of 16,910 | #44324 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 125 | 508 |
| Enrollment | 125 | 508 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96% | 92.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 32% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banaadir Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 20.8).
- •Best Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 96%).
- •Banaadir Academy does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.4).
- •Best Academy is the larger school with 508 students compared with 125.
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 Banaadir Academy better than Best Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Banaadir Academy ranks higher (30.9 vs 20.8 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 Banaadir Academy and Best Academy?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banaadir Academy: 125. Best Academy: 508. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banaadir Academy and Best Academy rank in Minnesota?
Banaadir Academy is 389th of 433 and Best Academy is 894th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).