CHOICE Technical Academy vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 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
Wilson Elementary
Owatonna · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | CHOICE Technical Academy Owatonna, Minnesota | Wilson Elementary Owatonna, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #648 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #20491 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 44 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 44 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75% | 58.8% |
| Students per teacher | 44.0 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 53% |
| city | Owatonna | Owatonna |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 17.7).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 10%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 24.5%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.8% vs 75%).
- •Wilson Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 44.0).
- •Wilson Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 44.
- •CHOICE Technical Academy is a charter school while Wilson 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 Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Elementary ranks higher (56.7 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 Wilson Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Owatonna and Owatonna in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
CHOICE Technical Academy: 44. Wilson Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do CHOICE Technical Academy and Wilson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
CHOICE Technical Academy is unranked and Wilson Elementary is 648th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).