Global Academy vs North Park School for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Global Academy
New Brighton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
447 students
North Park School for Innovation
Fridley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Global Academy New Brighton, Minnesota | North Park School for Innovation Fridley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 923 | #880 of 923 |
| National rank | #22140 of 50,301 | #42842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 20% |
| city | New Brighton | Fridley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 23.2).
- •Global Academy does better on math proficiency (54% vs 20%).
- •Global Academy does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 29%).
- •North Park School for Innovation does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.8% vs 89%).
- •Global Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Global Academy is the larger school with 447 students compared with 433.
- •Global Academy is a charter school while North Park School for Innovation 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 Global Academy better than North Park School for Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Global Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 23.2 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 Global Academy and North Park School for Innovation?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and Fridley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Academy: 447. North Park School for Innovation: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Academy and North Park School for Innovation rank in Minnesota?
Global Academy is 671st of 923 and North Park School for Innovation is 880th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).