Central Education Center PreK vs Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Education Center PreK
Richfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
67 students
Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities
Richfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
171 students
| Measure | Central Education Center PreK Richfield, Minnesota | Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities Richfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #920 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #49483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–7 |
| Students | 67 | 171 |
| Enrollment | 67 | 171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 42.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Richfield | Richfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Education Center PreK does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 100%).
- •Central Education Center PreK does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 42.8).
- •Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is the larger school with 171 students compared with 67.
- •Central Education Center PreK 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 Central Education Center PreK better than Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
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 Central Education Center PreK and Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Richfield and Richfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Education Center PreK: 67. Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities: 171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Education Center PreK and Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities rank in Minnesota?
Central Education Center PreK is unranked and Horizon Science Academy Twin Cities is 920th of 923 among other schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).