Central Elementary vs Cologne Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Norwood Young America · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Cologne Academy
Cologne · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
679 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Norwood Young America, Minnesota | Cologne Academy Cologne, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #235 of 923 | #7 of 923 |
| National rank | #6925 of 50,301 | #816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 413 | 679 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 679 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.2% | 13.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Norwood Young America | Cologne |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cologne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 76.6).
- •Cologne Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 31.2%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.2).
- •Cologne Academy is the larger school with 679 students compared with 413.
- •Central Elementary is a public school while Cologne Academy 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 Elementary better than Cologne Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Cologne Academy ranks higher (89.8 vs 76.6 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 Central Elementary and Cologne Academy?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Norwood Young America and Cologne in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 413. Cologne Academy: 679. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Cologne Academy rank in Minnesota?
Central Elementary is 235th of 923 and Cologne Academy is 7th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).