Fair Oaks Elementary vs Prairie Seeds El School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 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
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Brooklyn Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Elementary Brooklyn Park, Minnesota | Prairie Seeds El School Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #801 of 923 | #850 of 923 |
| National rank | #33779 of 50,301 | #40228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 396 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Brooklyn Park | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.3 vs 27.3).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Prairie Seeds El School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 72.7%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 14.4).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 359.
- •Fair Oaks Elementary is a public school while Prairie Seeds El School Academy 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 Fair Oaks Elementary better than Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (37.3 vs 27.3 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 Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Elementary: 396. Prairie Seeds El School Academy: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Elementary and Prairie Seeds El School Academy rank in Minnesota?
Fair Oaks Elementary is 801st of 923 and Prairie Seeds El School Academy is 850th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).