Forest Lake Elementary vs North Lakes Academy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lake Elementary
Forest Lake · Public middle · Grades 4–6
309 students
North Lakes Academy Elementary
Forest Lake · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
220 students
| Measure | Forest Lake Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota | North Lakes Academy Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #169 of 266 | #563 of 923 |
| National rank | #5831 of 15,369 | #16273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 309 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 309 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 49% | – |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Lakes Academy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 58.3).
- •Forest Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 46.4%).
- •North Lakes Academy Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 18.2).
- •Forest Lake Elementary is the larger school with 309 students compared with 220.
- •Forest Lake Elementary is a public school while North Lakes Academy Elementary 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 Forest Lake Elementary better than North Lakes Academy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), North Lakes Academy Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 58.3 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 Forest Lake Elementary and North Lakes Academy Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lake Elementary: 309. North Lakes Academy Elementary: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lake Elementary and North Lakes Academy Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Forest Lake Elementary is 169th of 266 and North Lakes Academy Elementary is 563rd of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).