Bridgewater Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 54 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Elementary
Northfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
Highlands Elementary
Edina · Public elementary · Grades K–5
564 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Elementary Northfield, Minnesota | Highlands Elementary Edina, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #119 of 923 | #38 of 923 |
| National rank | #4034 of 50,301 | #1754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 564 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 564 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 14.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 82% |
| city | Northfield | Edina |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.7 vs 81.7).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 25.7%).
- •Bridgewater Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.2).
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 Bridgewater Elementary better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (86.7 vs 81.7 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 Bridgewater Elementary and Highlands Elementary?
About 54 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Edina in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater Elementary: 564. Highlands Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Bridgewater Elementary is 119th of 923 and Highlands Elementary is 38th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).