FIT Academy vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
FIT Academy
Apple Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
264 students
Highland Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
662 students
| Measure | FIT Academy Apple Valley, Minnesota | Highland Elementary Apple Valley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #753 of 923 | #88 of 923 |
| National rank | #29661 of 50,301 | #3330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 264 | 662 |
| Enrollment | 264 | 662 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.4% | 26.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 78% |
| city | Apple Valley | Apple Valley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 43.4).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 22%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 42%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 42.4%).
- •FIT Academy does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 662 students compared with 264.
- •FIT Academy is a charter school while Highland Elementary 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 FIT Academy better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (83.1 vs 43.4 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 FIT Academy and Highland Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Apple Valley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
FIT Academy: 264. Highland Elementary: 662. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do FIT Academy and Highland Elementary rank in Minnesota?
FIT Academy is 753rd of 923 and Highland Elementary is 88th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).