Cornerstone Montessori Elementary vs The Heights Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
132 students
The Heights Community School
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
346 students
| Measure | Cornerstone Montessori Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | The Heights Community School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #769 of 923 | #856 of 923 |
| National rank | #30922 of 50,301 | #40679 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 132 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 132 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cornerstone Montessori Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 26.6).
- •The Heights Community School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Cornerstone Montessori Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Cornerstone Montessori Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 84.7%).
- •The Heights Community School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 13.2).
- •The Heights Community School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 132.
- •Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is a charter school while The Heights Community 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 Cornerstone Montessori Elementary better than The Heights Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Cornerstone Montessori Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 26.6 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 Cornerstone Montessori Elementary and The Heights Community School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary: 132. The Heights Community School: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cornerstone Montessori Elementary and The Heights Community School rank in Minnesota?
Cornerstone Montessori Elementary is 769th of 923 and The Heights Community School is 856th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).