Forest Hills Elementary vs Gatewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Elementary
Eden Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students
Gatewood Elementary
Minnetonka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elementary Eden Prairie, Minnesota | Gatewood Elementary Minnetonka, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #250 of 923 | #691 of 923 |
| National rank | #7255 of 50,301 | #24047 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 57% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 41% |
| city | Eden Prairie | Minnetonka |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 51.6).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 41%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 46%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.8% vs 57%).
- •Gatewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.3 vs 13.7).
- •Forest Hills Elementary is the larger school with 603 students compared with 351.
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 Forest Hills Elementary better than Gatewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hills Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 51.6 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 Forest Hills Elementary and Gatewood Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Eden Prairie and Minnetonka in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elementary: 603. Gatewood Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elementary and Gatewood Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Forest Hills Elementary is 250th of 923 and Gatewood Elementary is 691st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).