Daytons Bluff Elementary vs STEP Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 597 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daytons Bluff Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
STEP Academy Elementary
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
214 students
| Measure | Daytons Bluff Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | STEP Academy Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #890 of 923 | #825 of 923 |
| National rank | #43826 of 50,301 | #36833 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 301 | 214 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 214 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •STEP Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.7 vs 21.6).
- •STEP Academy Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •STEP Academy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Daytons Bluff Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 94.4%).
- •STEP Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.0).
- •Daytons Bluff Elementary is the larger school with 301 students compared with 214.
- •Daytons Bluff Elementary is a public school while STEP Academy Elementary 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 Daytons Bluff Elementary better than STEP Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), STEP Academy Elementary ranks higher (32.7 vs 21.6 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 Daytons Bluff Elementary and STEP Academy Elementary?
About 597 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daytons Bluff Elementary: 301. STEP Academy Elementary: 214. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daytons Bluff Elementary and STEP Academy Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Daytons Bluff Elementary is 890th of 923 and STEP Academy Elementary is 825th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).