Bayview Elementary vs STARS Building20
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayview Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
STARS Building20
Cologne · Charter other · Grades PK–PK
30 students
| Measure | Bayview Elementary Waconia, Minnesota | STARS Building20 Cologne, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 91 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #492 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 530 | 30 |
| Enrollment | 530 | 30 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 30.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | – |
| Math proficiency | 82% | – |
| city | Waconia | Cologne |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayview Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16% vs 20%).
- •Bayview Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 30.0).
- •Bayview Elementary is the larger school with 530 students compared with 30.
- •Bayview Elementary is a public school while STARS Building20 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 Bayview Elementary better than STARS Building20?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bayview Elementary and STARS Building20?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Waconia and Cologne in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayview Elementary: 530. STARS Building20: 30. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayview Elementary and STARS Building20 rank in Minnesota?
Bayview Elementary is 1st of 923 and STARS Building20 is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).