Cologne Academy vs Community School of Excellence Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cologne Academy
Cologne · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
679 students
Community School of Excellence Elem
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
696 students
| Measure | Cologne Academy Cologne, Minnesota | Community School of Excellence Elem Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 923 | #791 of 923 |
| National rank | #816 of 50,301 | #32938 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 679 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 42% |
| city | Cologne | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cologne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 38.5).
- •Cologne Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 42%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 34%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 85.1%).
- •Community School of Excellence Elem does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.3).
- •Community School of Excellence Elem is the larger school with 696 students compared with 679.
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 Cologne Academy better than Community School of Excellence Elem?
On the Success Index (US), Cologne Academy ranks higher (89.8 vs 38.5 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 Cologne Academy and Community School of Excellence Elem?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Cologne and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cologne Academy: 679. Community School of Excellence Elem: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cologne Academy and Community School of Excellence Elem rank in Minnesota?
Cologne Academy is 7th of 923 and Community School of Excellence Elem is 791st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).