Elm Creek Elementary vs Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elm Creek Elementary
Maple Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
565 students
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric
Maple Grove · Charter high · Grades 9–12
258 students
| Measure | Elm Creek Elementary Maple Grove, Minnesota | Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric Maple Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #667 of 923 | #18 of 433 |
| National rank | #21933 of 50,301 | #1905 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 565 | 258 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 258 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.1% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 75% |
| city | Maple Grove | Maple Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 54.6).
- •Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric does better on math proficiency (75% vs 48%).
- •Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 47%).
- •Elm Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 36.8%).
- •Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
- •Elm Creek Elementary is the larger school with 565 students compared with 258.
- •Elm Creek Elementary is a public school while Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric 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 Elm Creek Elementary better than Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?
On the Success Index (US), Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric ranks higher (76.2 vs 54.6 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 Elm Creek Elementary and Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Maple Grove and Maple Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elm Creek Elementary: 565. Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric: 258. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elm Creek Elementary and Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric rank in Minnesota?
Elm Creek Elementary is 667th of 923 and Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric is 18th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).