Cologne Academy vs Southview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.2 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
Southview Elementary
Waconia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
| Measure | Cologne Academy Cologne, Minnesota | Southview Elementary Waconia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #7 of 923 | #132 of 923 |
| National rank | #816 of 50,301 | #4332 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 679 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 13.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 73% |
| city | Cologne | Waconia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cologne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 81.2).
- •Cologne Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 73%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 68%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 13.6%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 15.1).
- •Cologne Academy is the larger school with 679 students compared with 544.
- •Cologne Academy is a charter school while Southview 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 Southview Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cologne Academy ranks higher (89.8 vs 81.2 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 Cologne Academy and Southview Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Cologne and Waconia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cologne Academy: 679. Southview Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cologne Academy and Southview Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cologne Academy is 7th of 923 and Southview Elementary is 132nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).