Gentry Academy High vs Lakeaires Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gentry Academy High
Vadnais Heights · Charter high · Grades 9–12
134 students
Lakeaires Elementary
White Bear Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Gentry Academy High Vadnais Heights, Minnesota | Lakeaires Elementary White Bear Lake, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 433 | #369 of 923 |
| National rank | #2478 of 16,910 | #9934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 134 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 134 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Vadnais Heights | White Bear Lake |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gentry Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 72.0).
- •Gentry Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 46%).
- •Lakeaires Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.1).
- •Lakeaires Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 134.
- •Gentry Academy High is a charter school while Lakeaires 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 Gentry Academy High better than Lakeaires Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gentry Academy High ranks higher (73.4 vs 72.0 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 Gentry Academy High and Lakeaires Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Vadnais Heights and White Bear Lake in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gentry Academy High: 134. Lakeaires Elementary: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gentry Academy High and Lakeaires Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Gentry Academy High is 31st of 433 and Lakeaires Elementary is 369th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).