Cottage Grove Elementary vs Park High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 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
Park High School
Cottage Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,992 students
| Measure | Cottage Grove Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Park High School Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #93 of 923 | #224 of 433 |
| National rank | #3421 of 50,301 | #6552 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 432 | 1,992 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 1,992 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 43% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.9 vs 57.1).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 43%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 28.7%).
- •Cottage Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 21.2).
- •Park High School is the larger school with 1,992 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 Park High School?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Grove Elementary ranks higher (82.9 vs 57.1 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 Cottage Grove Elementary and Park High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Grove Elementary: 432. Park High School: 1,992. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Grove Elementary and Park High School rank in Minnesota?
Cottage Grove Elementary is 93rd of 923 and Park High School is 224th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).