Castle Elementary vs North Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Elementary
Oakdale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
North Senior High
North Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,649 students
| Measure | Castle Elementary Oakdale, Minnesota | North Senior High North Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #702 of 923 | #339 of 433 |
| National rank | #25355 of 50,301 | #9780 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 630 | 1,649 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 1,649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 45% |
| city | Oakdale | North Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 44.6).
- •Castle Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 45%).
- •North Senior High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •North Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.5% vs 64.8%).
- •Castle Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 23.2).
- •North Senior High is the larger school with 1,649 students compared with 630.
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 Castle Elementary better than North Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 44.6 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 Castle Elementary and North Senior High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Oakdale and North Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Elementary: 630. North Senior High: 1,649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Elementary and North Senior High rank in Minnesota?
Castle Elementary is 702nd of 923 and North Senior High is 339th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).