Discovery Woods vs Riverside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 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
Riverside Elementary
Brainerd · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
407 students
| Measure | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota | Riverside Elementary Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #793 of 923 | #373 of 923 |
| National rank | #33352 of 50,301 | #10029 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 101 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 65% |
| city | Brainerd | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riverside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 37.9).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 24.5%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44.5%).
- •Riverside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 10.4).
- •Riverside Elementary is the larger school with 407 students compared with 101.
- •Discovery Woods is a charter school while Riverside Elementary is a public 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 Discovery Woods better than Riverside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riverside Elementary ranks higher (71.9 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 Riverside Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Woods: 101. Riverside Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Woods and Riverside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 and Riverside Elementary is 373rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).