High School for Recording Arts vs JJ Hill Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High School for Recording Arts
Saint Paul · Charter high · Grades 9–12
181 students
JJ Hill Montessori
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
360 students
| Measure | High School for Recording Arts Saint Paul, Minnesota | JJ Hill Montessori Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #429 of 433 | #692 of 923 |
| National rank | #16358 of 16,910 | #24136 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 181 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 181 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.7% | 35% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 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 12.8).
- •JJ Hill Montessori does better on math proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •JJ Hill Montessori does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24.5%).
- •JJ Hill Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35% vs 91.7%).
- •JJ Hill Montessori does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.5).
- •JJ Hill Montessori is the larger school with 360 students compared with 181.
- •High School for Recording Arts 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 High School for Recording Arts better than JJ Hill Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), JJ Hill Montessori ranks higher (51.5 vs 12.8 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 High School for Recording Arts and JJ Hill Montessori?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High School for Recording Arts: 181. JJ Hill Montessori: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High School for Recording Arts and JJ Hill Montessori rank in Minnesota?
High School for Recording Arts is 429th of 433 and JJ Hill Montessori is 692nd of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).