Highland Park Elementary vs Urban Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 231 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elementary
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
Urban Academy
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
416 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary Saint Paul, Minnesota | Urban Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #772 of 923 | #868 of 923 |
| National rank | #31263 of 50,301 | #41737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 406 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 406 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.0 vs 25.0).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 98.8%).
- •Urban Academy does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.7).
- •Urban Academy is the larger school with 416 students compared with 406.
- •Highland Park Elementary is a public school while Urban Academy is a charter 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 Highland Park Elementary better than Urban Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Elementary ranks higher (41.0 vs 25.0 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 Park Elementary and Urban Academy?
About 231 m in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary: 406. Urban Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary and Urban Academy rank in Minnesota?
Highland Park Elementary is 772nd of 923 and Urban Academy is 868th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).