Cannon River STEM School vs Surad Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.5 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
Surad Academy
Faribault · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
77 students
| Measure | Cannon River STEM School Faribault, Minnesota | Surad Academy Faribault, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #720 of 923 | #867 of 923 |
| National rank | #26715 of 50,301 | #41673 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 224 | 77 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 77 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 39% | – |
| city | Faribault | Faribault |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cannon River STEM School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.6 vs 25.1).
- •Cannon River STEM School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 100%).
- •Surad Academy does better on students per teacher (8.6 vs 14.9).
- •Cannon River STEM School is the larger school with 224 students compared with 77.
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 Surad Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cannon River STEM School ranks higher (47.6 vs 25.1 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 Cannon River STEM School and Surad Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Faribault and Faribault in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cannon River STEM School: 224. Surad Academy: 77. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cannon River STEM School and Surad Academy rank in Minnesota?
Cannon River STEM School is 720th of 923 and Surad Academy is 867th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).