Deephaven Elementary vs Excelsior Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deephaven Elementary
Wayzata · Public elementary · Grades K–5
681 students
Excelsior Elementary
Excelsior · Public elementary · Grades K–5
707 students
| Measure | Deephaven Elementary Wayzata, Minnesota | Excelsior Elementary Excelsior, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #37 of 923 | #22 of 923 |
| National rank | #1742 of 50,301 | #1384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 681 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 681 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.3% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 76% |
| city | Wayzata | Excelsior |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excelsior Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 86.7).
- •Deephaven Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Deephaven Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 72%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 15.3%).
- •Excelsior Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.8).
- •Excelsior Elementary is the larger school with 707 students compared with 681.
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 Deephaven Elementary better than Excelsior Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Excelsior Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 86.7 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 Deephaven Elementary and Excelsior Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Wayzata and Excelsior in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deephaven Elementary: 681. Excelsior Elementary: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deephaven Elementary and Excelsior Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Deephaven Elementary is 37th of 923 and Excelsior Elementary is 22nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).