CHOICE Technical Academy vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
CHOICE Technical Academy
Owatonna · Charter high · Grades 7–12
44 students
McKinley Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
510 students
| Measure | CHOICE Technical Academy Owatonna, Minnesota | McKinley Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #668 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #22025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 44 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 44.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 43% |
| city | Owatonna | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 17.7).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 10%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24.5%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 75%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 44.0).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 510 students compared with 44.
- •CHOICE Technical Academy is a charter school while McKinley Elementary is a public 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 CHOICE Technical Academy better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (54.5 vs 17.7 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 CHOICE Technical Academy and McKinley Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CHOICE Technical Academy: 44. McKinley Elementary: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CHOICE Technical Academy and McKinley Elementary rank in Minnesota?
CHOICE Technical Academy is unranked and McKinley Elementary is 668th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).