Discovery Woods vs Ridgeway Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 342 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Woods
Brainerd · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
101 students
Ridgeway Community School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
97 students
| Measure | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota | Ridgeway Community School Houston, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 923 | #466 of 923 |
| National rank | #33352 of 50,301 | #12685 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 101 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 23.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 54.5% |
| city | Brainerd | Houston |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 37.9).
- •Ridgeway Community School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Ridgeway Community School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Ridgeway Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 64.4%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 9.7).
- •Discovery Woods is the larger school with 101 students compared with 97.
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 Discovery Woods better than Ridgeway Community School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeway Community School ranks higher (68.1 vs 37.9 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 Discovery Woods and Ridgeway Community School?
About 342 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Houston in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Woods: 101. Ridgeway Community School: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Woods and Ridgeway Community School rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 and Ridgeway Community School is 466th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).