Cologne Academy vs Waconia Middle School
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 Middle School
Waconia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
| Measure | Cologne Academy Cologne, Minnesota | Waconia Middle School Waconia, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 923 | #6 of 266 |
| National rank | #816 of 50,301 | #726 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 679 | 885 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 885 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.1% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 72% |
| city | Cologne | Waconia |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cologne Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.8 vs 85.3).
- •Cologne Academy does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.1% vs 14.1%).
- •Cologne Academy does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Waconia Middle School is the larger school with 885 students compared with 679.
- •Cologne Academy is a charter school while Waconia Middle School 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cologne Academy ranks higher (89.8 vs 85.3 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 Waconia Middle School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Cologne and Waconia in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cologne Academy: 679. Waconia Middle School: 885. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cologne Academy and Waconia Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Cologne Academy is 7th of 923 and Waconia Middle School is 6th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).