Great River School vs St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 29 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
St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper
Stillwater · Charter high · Grades 9–12
391 students
| Measure | Great River School Saint Paul, Minnesota | St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 433 | #1 of 433 |
| National rank | #768 of 16,910 | #144 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 411 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 411 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 9.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 92% |
| city | Saint Paul | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.0 vs 83.9).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper does better on math proficiency (92% vs 62%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 19.2%).
- •Great River School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.0).
- •Great River School is the larger school with 411 students compared with 391.
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 Great River School better than St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
On the Success Index (US), St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper ranks higher (92.0 vs 83.9 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 St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper?
About 29 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great River School: 411. St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great River School and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper rank in Minnesota?
Great River School is 3rd of 433 and St. Croix Preparatory Academy Upper is 1st of 433 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).