Glacial Hills Elementary vs Minnewaska Area Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glacial Hills Elementary
Starbuck · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
97 students
Minnewaska Area Elementary
Glenwood · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students
| Measure | Glacial Hills Elementary Starbuck, Minnesota | Minnewaska Area Elementary Glenwood, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #295 of 923 | #89 of 923 |
| National rank | #8320 of 50,301 | #3345 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 97 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.5% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 82% |
| city | Starbuck | Glenwood |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Minnewaska Area Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 74.4).
- •Minnewaska Area Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 64.5%).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 62%).
- •Minnewaska Area Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 51.5%).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 10.9).
- •Minnewaska Area Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 97.
- •Glacial Hills Elementary is a charter school while Minnewaska Area 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 Glacial Hills Elementary better than Minnewaska Area Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Minnewaska Area Elementary ranks higher (83.1 vs 74.4 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 Glacial Hills Elementary and Minnewaska Area Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Starbuck and Glenwood in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glacial Hills Elementary: 97. Minnewaska Area Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glacial Hills Elementary and Minnewaska Area Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Glacial Hills Elementary is 295th of 923 and Minnewaska Area Elementary is 89th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).