Cosmos Montessori vs Lyndale Elementary
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.
Cosmos Montessori
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades PK–4
21 students
Lyndale Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
466 students
| Measure | Cosmos Montessori Minneapolis, Minnesota | Lyndale Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #704 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #25384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 21 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 21 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.8% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 7.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 47% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cosmos Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 49.7).
- •Cosmos Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 79.2%).
- •Cosmos Montessori does better on students per teacher (7.0 vs 11.4).
- •Lyndale Elementary is the larger school with 466 students compared with 21.
- •Cosmos Montessori is a charter school while Lyndale Elementary 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 Cosmos Montessori better than Lyndale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cosmos Montessori ranks higher (75.8 vs 49.7 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 Cosmos Montessori and Lyndale Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cosmos Montessori: 21. Lyndale Elementary: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cosmos Montessori and Lyndale Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Cosmos Montessori is unranked and Lyndale Elementary is 704th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).