Blue Heron Elementary vs Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 39 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
Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science
Eagan · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
| Measure | Blue Heron Elementary Lino Lakes, Minnesota | Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science Eagan, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #129 of 923 | #138 of 923 |
| National rank | #4294 of 50,301 | #4411 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% | 28.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 75% |
| city | Lino Lakes | Eagan |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (81.2 vs 81.0).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 75%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 74%).
- •Blue Heron Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 28.6%).
- •Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science does better on students per teacher (15.0 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 Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Blue Heron Elementary and Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Lino Lakes and Eagan in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Heron Elementary: 707. Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Heron Elementary and Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science rank in Minnesota?
Blue Heron Elementary is 129th of 923 and Glacier Hills School - Arts/Science is 138th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).