Highland Elementary vs North Park School for Innovation
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Columbia Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
534 students
North Park School for Innovation
Fridley · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
433 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Columbia Heights, Minnesota | North Park School for Innovation Fridley, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #836 of 923 | #880 of 923 |
| National rank | #38688 of 50,301 | #42842 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 534 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.3% | 80.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 20% |
| city | Columbia Heights | Fridley |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.8 vs 23.2).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 20%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 29%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.3% vs 80.8%).
- •North Park School for Innovation does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.7).
- •Highland Elementary is the larger school with 534 students compared with 433.
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 Highland Elementary better than North Park School for Innovation?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (29.8 vs 23.2 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 Highland Elementary and North Park School for Innovation?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Columbia Heights and Fridley in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 534. North Park School for Innovation: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and North Park School for Innovation rank in Minnesota?
Highland Elementary is 836th of 923 and North Park School for Innovation is 880th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).