Cologne Academy vs Laketown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.5 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
Laketown Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
530 students
| Measure | Cologne Academy Cologne, Minnesota | Laketown Elementary Waconia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 923 | #18 of 923 |
| National rank | #816 of 50,301 | #1305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 679 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 10% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| city | Cologne | Waconia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cologne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 88.0).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Laketown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10% vs 13.1%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 13.6).
- •Cologne Academy is the larger school with 679 students compared with 530.
- •Cologne Academy is a charter school while Laketown 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 Cologne Academy better than Laketown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cologne Academy ranks higher (89.8 vs 88.0 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 Laketown Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Cologne and Waconia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cologne Academy: 679. Laketown Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cologne Academy and Laketown Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cologne Academy is 7th of 923 and Laketown Elementary is 18th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).