Cold Spring Elementary vs O.h. Anderson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cold Spring Elementary
Cold Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
O.h. Anderson Elementary
Mahtomedi · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
656 students
| Measure | Cold Spring Elementary Cold Spring, Minnesota | O.h. Anderson Elementary Mahtomedi, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #484 of 923 | #96 of 923 |
| National rank | #13273 of 50,301 | #3482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 656 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| city | Cold Spring | Mahtomedi |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •O.h. Anderson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 67.2).
- •O.h. Anderson Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •O.h. Anderson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 59%).
- •O.h. Anderson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 37.3%).
- •Cold Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.8).
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 Cold Spring Elementary better than O.h. Anderson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), O.h. Anderson Elementary ranks higher (82.8 vs 67.2 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 Cold Spring Elementary and O.h. Anderson Elementary?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Cold Spring and Mahtomedi in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cold Spring Elementary: 656. O.h. Anderson Elementary: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cold Spring Elementary and O.h. Anderson Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cold Spring Elementary is 484th of 923 and O.h. Anderson Elementary is 96th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).