Horace Mann School vs Urban Academy
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.
Horace Mann School
Saint Paul · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
445 students
Urban Academy
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
416 students
| Measure | Horace Mann School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Urban Academy Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 923 | #868 of 923 |
| National rank | #5784 of 50,301 | #41737 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 445 | 416 |
| Enrollment | 445 | 416 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.6% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 27% |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.6 vs 25.0).
- •Horace Mann School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Horace Mann School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 32%).
- •Horace Mann School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 98.8%).
- •Urban Academy does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 18.5).
- •Horace Mann School is the larger school with 445 students compared with 416.
- •Horace Mann School 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 Horace Mann School better than Urban Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann School ranks higher (78.6 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 Horace Mann School and Urban Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann School: 445. Urban Academy: 416. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann School and Urban Academy rank in Minnesota?
Horace Mann School is 199th of 923 and Urban Academy is 868th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).