Blue Heron Elementary vs Excelsior Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 46 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Heron Elementary
Lino Lakes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
Excelsior Elementary
Excelsior · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary Lino Lakes, Minnesota | Excelsior Elementary Excelsior, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #129 of 923 | #22 of 923 |
| National rank | #4294 of 50,301 | #1384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 707 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 707 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 76% |
| city | Lino Lakes | Excelsior |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 81.2).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 25.3%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 16.8).
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 Blue Heron Elementary better than Excelsior Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 81.2 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 Blue Heron Elementary and Excelsior Elementary?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Lino Lakes and Excelsior in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary: 707. Excelsior Elementary: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary and Excelsior Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Blue Heron Elementary is 129th of 923 and Excelsior Elementary is 22nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).