Bel Air Elementary vs Valentine Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.8 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
Valentine Hills Elementary
Arden Hills · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
750 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary New Brighton, Minnesota | Valentine Hills Elementary Arden Hills, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #315 of 923 | #494 of 923 |
| National rank | #8756 of 50,301 | #13534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 729 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 729 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.8% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 62% |
| city | New Brighton | Arden Hills |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 66.9).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 45.2%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 15.3).
- •Valentine Hills Elementary is the larger school with 750 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 Valentine Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 66.9 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 Valentine Hills Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and Arden Hills in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 729. Valentine Hills Elementary: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Valentine Hills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bel Air Elementary is 315th of 923 and Valentine Hills Elementary is 494th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).