Cologne Academy vs Waconia Early Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.5 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
Waconia Early Learning Center
Waconia · Public other · Grades PK–PK
53 students
| Measure | Cologne Academy Cologne, Minnesota | Waconia Early Learning Center Waconia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #7 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #816 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 679 | 53 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 53 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 18.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | – |
| Math proficiency | 75% | – |
| city | Cologne | Waconia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cologne Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 18.9%).
- •Cologne Academy is the larger school with 679 students compared with 53.
- •Cologne Academy is a charter school while Waconia Early Learning Center 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 Waconia Early Learning Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cologne Academy and Waconia Early Learning Center?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Cologne and Waconia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cologne Academy: 679. Waconia Early Learning Center: 53. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cologne Academy and Waconia Early Learning Center rank in Minnesota?
Cologne Academy is 7th of 923 and Waconia Early Learning Center is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).