Crossroads Montessori vs Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 983 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crossroads Montessori
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
178 students
Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
| Measure | Crossroads Montessori Saint Paul, Minnesota | Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 923 | #851 of 923 |
| National rank | #34675 of 50,301 | #40349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 178 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.3% | 79.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 19% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crossroads Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 27.1).
- •Crossroads Montessori does better on math proficiency (27% vs 19%).
- •Crossroads Montessori does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Crossroads Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.3% vs 79.1%).
- •Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 10.5).
- •Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is the larger school with 492 students compared with 178.
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 Crossroads Montessori better than Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crossroads Montessori ranks higher (35.9 vs 27.1 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 Crossroads Montessori and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary?
About 983 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crossroads Montessori: 178. Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crossroads Montessori and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Crossroads Montessori is 809th of 923 and Paul & Sheila Wellstone Elementary is 851st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).