Creative Arts Secondary School vs Water Lily Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 827 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Arts Secondary School
Saint Paul · Public high · Grades 6–12
382 students
Water Lily Montessori
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
3 students
| Measure | Creative Arts Secondary School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Water Lily Montessori Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #415 of 433 | – |
| National rank | #15350 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 382 | 3 |
| Enrollment | 382 | 3 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 3.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | – |
| Math proficiency | 13% | – |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Water Lily Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 19.4).
- •Water Lily Montessori does better on students per teacher (3.0 vs 19.1).
- •Creative Arts Secondary School is the larger school with 382 students compared with 3.
- •Creative Arts Secondary School is a public school while Water Lily Montessori 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 Creative Arts Secondary School better than Water Lily Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Water Lily Montessori ranks higher (57.5 vs 19.4 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 Creative Arts Secondary School and Water Lily Montessori?
About 827 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Arts Secondary School: 382. Water Lily Montessori: 3. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Arts Secondary School and Water Lily Montessori rank in Minnesota?
Creative Arts Secondary School is 415th of 433 and Water Lily Montessori is unranked among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).