Excell Academy Charter vs Zanewood Community School STEAM
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Excell Academy Charter
Brooklyn Park · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
548 students
Zanewood Community School STEAM
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
| Measure | Excell Academy Charter Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Zanewood Community School STEAM Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #816 of 923 | #854 of 923 |
| National rank | #35634 of 50,301 | #40626 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 548 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 548 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Excell Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 26.7).
- •Excell Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (36% vs 22%).
- •Excell Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 27%).
- •Zanewood Community School STEAM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.9% vs 87%).
- •Zanewood Community School STEAM does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.1).
- •Excell Academy Charter is the larger school with 548 students compared with 317.
- •Excell Academy Charter is a charter school while Zanewood Community School STEAM 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 Excell Academy Charter better than Zanewood Community School STEAM?
On the Success Index (US), Excell Academy Charter ranks higher (34.4 vs 26.7 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 Excell Academy Charter and Zanewood Community School STEAM?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Excell Academy Charter: 548. Zanewood Community School STEAM: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Excell Academy Charter and Zanewood Community School STEAM rank in Minnesota?
Excell Academy Charter is 816th of 923 and Zanewood Community School STEAM is 854th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).