Fair Oaks Elementary vs Garden City Elementary
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.
Fair Oaks Elementary
Brooklyn Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Garden City Elementary
Brooklyn Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Garden City Elementary Brooklyn Center, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #801 of 923 | #834 of 923 |
| National rank | #33779 of 50,301 | #38605 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Center |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 29.9).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.7% vs 77%).
- •Garden City Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.6).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 366.
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 Fair Oaks Elementary better than Garden City Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 29.9 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 Fair Oaks Elementary and Garden City Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 396. Garden City Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Garden City Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 801st of 923 and Garden City Elementary is 834th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).