Hilltop Elementary vs Prairie View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Elementary
Inver Grove Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
626 students
Prairie View Elementary
Eden Prairie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
628 students
| Measure | Hilltop Elementary Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota | Prairie View Elementary Eden Prairie, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #820 of 923 | #90 of 923 |
| National rank | #36186 of 50,301 | #3356 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 626 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 73% |
| city | Inver Grove Heights | Eden Prairie |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie View Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.1 vs 33.6).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 30%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 35%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.1% vs 55.1%).
- •Prairie View Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.7).
- •Prairie View Elementary is the larger school with 628 students compared with 626.
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 Hilltop Elementary better than Prairie View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie View Elementary ranks higher (83.1 vs 33.6 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 Hilltop Elementary and Prairie View Elementary?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Inver Grove Heights and Eden Prairie in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Elementary: 626. Prairie View Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Elementary and Prairie View Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Hilltop Elementary is 820th of 923 and Prairie View Elementary is 90th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).