Forest View Elementary vs LILA Upper School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest View Elementary
Forest Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
345 students
LILA Upper School
Forest Lake · Charter high · Grades 6–12
579 students
| Measure | Forest View Elementary Forest Lake, Minnesota | LILA Upper School Forest Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #673 of 923 | #35 of 433 |
| National rank | #22288 of 50,301 | #2714 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 345 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 345 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| city | Forest Lake | Forest Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LILA Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 54.1).
- •Forest View Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 51%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.7).
- •LILA Upper School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 345.
- •Forest View Elementary is a public school while LILA Upper School 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 View Elementary better than LILA Upper School?
On the Success Index (US), LILA Upper School ranks higher (72.4 vs 54.1 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 Forest View Elementary and LILA Upper School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Forest Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest View Elementary: 345. LILA Upper School: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest View Elementary and LILA Upper School rank in Minnesota?
Forest View Elementary is 673rd of 923 and LILA Upper School is 35th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).