Columbus Elementary vs LILA Kinder Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbus Elementary
Forest Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
441 students
LILA Kinder Center
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
| Measure | Columbus Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota | LILA Kinder Center Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #328 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #9156 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 441 | – |
| Enrollment | 441 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 52% |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbus Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 52%).
- •LILA Kinder Center does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Columbus Elementary is a public school while LILA Kinder Center 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 Columbus Elementary better than LILA Kinder 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 Columbus Elementary and LILA Kinder Center?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
How do Columbus Elementary and LILA Kinder Center rank in Minnesota?
Columbus Elementary is 328th of 923 and LILA Kinder Center is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).