Bridges Community Elementary vs Kato Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridges Community Elementary
North Mankato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
251 students
Kato Public Charter School
Mankato · Charter high · Grades 6–12
77 students
| Measure | Bridges Community Elementary North Mankato, Minnesota | Kato Public Charter School Mankato, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 923 | #418 of 433 |
| National rank | #1890 of 50,301 | #15521 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 251 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 251 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 76.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 5% |
| city | North Mankato | Mankato |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bridges Community Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.3 vs 18.6).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 5%).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 24.5%).
- •Bridges Community Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 76.6%).
- •Kato Public Charter School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 16.7).
- •Bridges Community Elementary is the larger school with 251 students compared with 77.
- •Bridges Community Elementary is a public school while Kato Public Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bridges Community Elementary better than Kato Public Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Bridges Community Elementary ranks higher (86.3 vs 18.6 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 Bridges Community Elementary and Kato Public Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between North Mankato and Mankato in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridges Community Elementary: 251. Kato Public Charter School: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridges Community Elementary and Kato Public Charter School rank in Minnesota?
Bridges Community Elementary is 41st of 923 and Kato Public Charter School is 418th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).