Fair Oaks Elementary vs Park Center IB World School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 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
Park Center IB World School
Brooklyn Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,061 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Park Center IB World School Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #801 of 923 | #382 of 433 |
| National rank | #33779 of 50,301 | #12637 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 2,061 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 2,061 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 63.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 25% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 33.1).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Park Center IB World School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Park Center IB World School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.4% vs 72.7%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.9).
- •Park Center IB World School is the larger school with 2,061 students compared with 396.
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 Park Center IB World School?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 33.1 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 Park Center IB World School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 396. Park Center IB World School: 2,061. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Park Center IB World School rank in Minnesota?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 801st of 923 and Park Center IB World School is 382nd of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).