Best Academy vs Metro College Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 824 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Best Academy
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
508 students
Metro College Prep
Minneapolis · Charter high · Grades 6–12
585 students
| Measure | Best Academy Minneapolis, Minnesota | Metro College Prep Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 7 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #894 of 923 | #433 of 433 |
| National rank | #44324 of 50,301 | #16782 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 508 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 97.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 2.5% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Best Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 6.8).
- •Best Academy does better on math proficiency (26% vs 2.5%).
- •Best Academy does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Best Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 97.8%).
- •Best Academy does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.5).
- •Metro College Prep is the larger school with 585 students compared with 508.
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 Best Academy better than Metro College Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Best Academy ranks higher (20.8 vs 6.8 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 Best Academy and Metro College Prep?
About 824 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Best Academy: 508. Metro College Prep: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Best Academy and Metro College Prep rank in Minnesota?
Best Academy is 894th of 923 and Metro College Prep is 433rd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).