Great River School vs Hamline Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great River School
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 7–12
411 students
Hamline Elementary School
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
| Measure | Great River School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Hamline Elementary School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 433 | #829 of 923 |
| National rank | #768 of 16,910 | #37609 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 411 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 27% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Great River School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.9 vs 31.4).
- •Great River School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •Great River School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 32%).
- •Great River School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.2% vs 77.9%).
- •Hamline Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Great River School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 272.
- •Great River School is a charter school while Hamline Elementary School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Great River School better than Hamline Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Great River School ranks higher (83.9 vs 31.4 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 Great River School and Hamline Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great River School: 411. Hamline Elementary School: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great River School and Hamline Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Great River School is 3rd of 433 and Hamline Elementary School is 829th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).