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Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary vs New Heights Elementary School

A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureFriendship Academy of Arts-Primary
Minneapolis, Minnesota
New Heights Elementary School
Stillwater, Minnesota
Success Index (US)
46
Lower 50%
55
Top 50%
State rankโ€“โ€“
National rankโ€“โ€“
SectorCharterCharter
TypeElementaryElementary
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“1Grades Kโ€“5
Students4439
Enrollment4439
Free/reduced-price lunch88.6%53.8%
Students per teacherโ€“13.0
Reading proficiency52%โ€“
Math proficiency52%โ€“
cityMinneapolisStillwater
stateMinnesotaMinnesota
Websiteโ€“โ€“

The verdict

  • โ€ขNew Heights Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 45.7).
  • โ€ขNew Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.8% vs 88.6%).
  • โ€ขFriendship Academy of Arts-Primary is the larger school with 44 students compared with 39.

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 Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary better than New Heights Elementary School?

On the Success Index (US), New Heights Elementary School ranks higher (55.4 vs 45.7 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 Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary and New Heights Elementary School?

About 36 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Stillwater in Minnesota.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary: 44. New Heights Elementary School: 39. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary and New Heights Elementary School rank in Minnesota?

Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is unranked and New Heights Elementary School is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).