Global Academy vs Pike Lake Kindergarten Center
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
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center
New Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
733 students
| Measure | Global Academy New Brighton, Minnesota | Pike Lake Kindergarten Center New Brighton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 923 | #724 of 923 |
| National rank | #22140 of 50,301 | #26985 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 447 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | New Brighton | New Brighton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Global Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.3 vs 47.3).
- •Pike Lake Kindergarten Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 89%).
- •Global Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.0).
- •Pike Lake Kindergarten Center is the larger school with 733 students compared with 447.
- •Global Academy is a charter school while Pike Lake Kindergarten Center 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 Pike Lake Kindergarten Center?
On the Success Index (US), Global Academy ranks higher (54.3 vs 47.3 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 Pike Lake Kindergarten Center?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and New Brighton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Global Academy: 447. Pike Lake Kindergarten Center: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Global Academy and Pike Lake Kindergarten Center rank in Minnesota?
Global Academy is 671st of 923 and Pike Lake Kindergarten Center is 724th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).