Cannon River STEM School vs McKinley PreK
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cannon River STEM School
Faribault · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
224 students
McKinley PreK
Faribault · Public other · Grades PK–PK
36 students
| Measure | Cannon River STEM School Faribault, Minnesota | McKinley PreK Faribault, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #720 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #26715 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 224 | 36 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 36 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 63.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Faribault | Faribault |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cannon River STEM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 63.9%).
- •Cannon River STEM School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 36.
- •Cannon River STEM School is a charter school while McKinley PreK is a public 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 Cannon River STEM School better than McKinley PreK?
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 Cannon River STEM School and McKinley PreK?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Faribault and Faribault in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cannon River STEM School: 224. McKinley PreK: 36. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cannon River STEM School and McKinley PreK rank in Minnesota?
Cannon River STEM School is 720th of 923 and McKinley PreK is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).