Bel Air Elementary vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.2 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
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary New Brighton, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 923 | #836 of 923 |
| National rank | #8756 of 50,301 | #38688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 729 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 78.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 40% |
| 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 29.8).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 30%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 40%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 78.3%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.7).
- •Bel Air Elementary is the larger school with 729 students compared with 534.
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 Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 29.8 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 Bel Air Elementary and Highland Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 729. Highland Elementary: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bel Air Elementary is 315th of 923 and Highland Elementary is 836th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).