Hillside Elementary vs Pine Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
417 students
Pine Hill Elementary
Cottage Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–5
502 students
| Measure | Hillside Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota | Pine Hill Elementary Cottage Grove, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #217 of 923 | #432 of 923 |
| National rank | #6529 of 50,301 | #11567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 417 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Cottage Grove | Cottage Grove |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.3 vs 69.7).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 53%).
- •Pine Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 31.7%).
- •Hillside Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 13.2).
- •Pine Hill Elementary is the larger school with 502 students compared with 417.
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 Hillside Elementary better than Pine Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillside Elementary ranks higher (77.3 vs 69.7 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 Hillside Elementary and Pine Hill Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Cottage Grove and Cottage Grove in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Elementary: 417. Pine Hill Elementary: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Elementary and Pine Hill Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hillside Elementary is 217th of 923 and Pine Hill Elementary is 432nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).