Dowling Elementary vs Horace Mann School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowling Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
399 students
Horace Mann School
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
| Measure | Dowling Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Horace Mann School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #532 of 923 | #199 of 923 |
| National rank | #14782 of 50,301 | #5784 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 399 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 399 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.3% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| city | Minneapolis | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 65.0).
- •Horace Mann School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Horace Mann School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Horace Mann School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 39.3%).
- •Dowling Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.5).
- •Horace Mann School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 399.
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 Dowling Elementary better than Horace Mann School?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann School ranks higher (78.6 vs 65.0 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 Dowling Elementary and Horace Mann School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowling Elementary: 399. Horace Mann School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowling Elementary and Horace Mann School rank in Minnesota?
Dowling Elementary is 532nd of 923 and Horace Mann School is 199th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).