Beacon Academy vs Sonnesyn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon Academy
Crystal · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
524 students
Sonnesyn Elementary
New Hope · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
313 students
| Measure | Beacon Academy Crystal, Minnesota | Sonnesyn Elementary New Hope, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #767 of 923 | #807 of 923 |
| National rank | #30853 of 50,301 | #34401 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 524 | 313 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 313 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 74.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| city | Crystal | New Hope |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beacon Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.6 vs 36.4).
- •Beacon Academy does better on math proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Beacon Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 74.8%).
- •Sonnesyn Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.5).
- •Beacon Academy is the larger school with 524 students compared with 313.
- •Beacon Academy is a charter school while Sonnesyn 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 Beacon Academy better than Sonnesyn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Beacon Academy ranks higher (41.6 vs 36.4 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 Beacon Academy and Sonnesyn Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Crystal and New Hope in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon Academy: 524. Sonnesyn Elementary: 313. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon Academy and Sonnesyn Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Beacon Academy is 767th of 923 and Sonnesyn Elementary is 807th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).