Bel Air Elementary vs Columbia Heights Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Elementary
New Brighton · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
729 students
Columbia Heights Senior High
Columbia Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,141 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary New Brighton, Minnesota | Columbia Heights Senior High Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 923 | #390 of 433 |
| National rank | #8756 of 50,301 | #13244 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 729 | 1,141 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 1,141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 72.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 30% |
| city | New Brighton | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 30.4).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 30%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 44%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 72.2%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.3).
- •Columbia Heights Senior High is the larger school with 1,141 students compared with 729.
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 Bel Air Elementary better than Columbia Heights Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 30.4 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 Bel Air Elementary and Columbia Heights Senior High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 729. Columbia Heights Senior High: 1,141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Columbia Heights Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Bel Air Elementary is 315th of 923 and Columbia Heights Senior High is 390th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).