Centennial Elementary vs Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Elementary
Richfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
303 students
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Richfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
171 students
| Measure | Centennial Elementary Richfield, Minnesota | Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities Richfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 923 | #920 of 923 |
| National rank | #29435 of 50,301 | #49483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 303 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 42.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | – |
| Math proficiency | 42% | – |
| city | Richfield | Richfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.7 vs 9.9).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 100%).
- •Centennial Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 42.8).
- •Centennial Elementary is the larger school with 303 students compared with 171.
- •Centennial Elementary is a public school while Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities 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 Centennial Elementary better than Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Elementary ranks higher (43.7 vs 9.9 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 Centennial Elementary and Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Richfield and Richfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Elementary: 303. Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Elementary and Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities rank in Minnesota?
Centennial Elementary is 749th of 923 and Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is 920th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).