CHOICE Technical Academy vs Washington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 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
Washington Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | CHOICE Technical Academy Owatonna, Minnesota | Washington Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #296 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #8363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 44 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 39.3% |
| Students per teacher | 44.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 69% |
| city | Owatonna | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Washington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 17.7).
- •Washington Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 10%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 24.5%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.3% vs 75%).
- •Washington Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 44.0).
- •Washington Elementary is the larger school with 468 students compared with 44.
- •CHOICE Technical Academy is a charter school while Washington 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 Washington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Washington Elementary ranks higher (74.4 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 Washington Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CHOICE Technical Academy: 44. Washington Elementary: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CHOICE Technical Academy and Washington Elementary rank in Minnesota?
CHOICE Technical Academy is unranked and Washington Elementary is 296th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).