HGA Elementary vs JJ Hill Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
HGA Elementary
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
525 students
JJ Hill Montessori
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | HGA Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | JJ Hill Montessori Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #777 of 923 | #692 of 923 |
| National rank | #31590 of 50,301 | #24136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 525 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 525 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 32% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •JJ Hill Montessori scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 40.5).
- •HGA Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 32%).
- •HGA Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •JJ Hill Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 94.3%).
- •JJ Hill Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 18.1).
- •HGA Elementary is the larger school with 525 students compared with 360.
- •HGA Elementary is a charter school while JJ Hill Montessori 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 HGA Elementary better than JJ Hill Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), JJ Hill Montessori ranks higher (51.5 vs 40.5 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 HGA Elementary and JJ Hill Montessori?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
HGA Elementary: 525. JJ Hill Montessori: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do HGA Elementary and JJ Hill Montessori rank in Minnesota?
HGA Elementary is 777th of 923 and JJ Hill Montessori is 692nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).