Columbia Academy vs Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 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
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Columbia Heights · Charter elementary · Grades PK–1
218 students
| Measure | Columbia Academy Columbia Heights, Minnesota | Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary Columbia Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #243 of 266 | #831 of 923 |
| National rank | #12649 of 15,369 | #37691 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 719 | 218 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.7% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Columbia Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.3 vs 26.1).
- •Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Columbia Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Columbia Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.7% vs 88.1%).
- •Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.5).
- •Columbia Academy is the larger school with 719 students compared with 218.
- •Columbia Academy is a public school while Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary is a charter 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 Columbia Academy better than Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary ranks higher (31.3 vs 26.1 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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Columbia Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Academy: 719. Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary: 218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Academy and Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary rank in Minnesota?
Columbia Academy is 243rd of 266 and Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary is 831st of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).