Columbia Academy vs North Park School for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Academy
Columbia Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
719 students
North Park School for Innovation
Fridley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | North Park School for Innovation Fridley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 266 | #880 of 923 |
| National rank | #12649 of 15,369 | #42842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 719 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 20% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Fridley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 23.2).
- •Columbia Academy does better on math proficiency (28% vs 20%).
- •Columbia Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Columbia Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 80.8%).
- •North Park School for Innovation does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 17.5).
- •Columbia Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 433.
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 Columbia Academy better than North Park School for Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Academy ranks higher (26.1 vs 23.2 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 Columbia Academy and North Park School for Innovation?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Fridley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Academy: 719. North Park School for Innovation: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Academy and North Park School for Innovation rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 and North Park School for Innovation is 880th of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).