Cottage Grove Elementary vs Oltman Middle School
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.
Cottage Grove Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
432 students
Oltman Middle School
Cottage Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
956 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Oltman Middle School Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 923 | #167 of 266 |
| National rank | #3421 of 50,301 | #5707 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 432 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 48% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 59.0).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 48%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 29.6%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.5).
- •Oltman Middle School is the larger school with 956 students compared with 432.
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 Cottage Grove Elementary better than Oltman Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Grove Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 59.0 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 Cottage Grove Elementary and Oltman Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Elementary: 432. Oltman Middle School: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Elementary and Oltman Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Elementary is 93rd of 923 and Oltman Middle School is 167th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).