Island Lake Elementary vs Oak Hill Montessori Community
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Lake Elementary
Shoreview · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
741 students
Oak Hill Montessori Community
Shoreview · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
166 students
| Measure | Island Lake Elementary Shoreview, Minnesota | Oak Hill Montessori Community Shoreview, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #108 of 923 | #32 of 923 |
| National rank | #3742 of 50,301 | #1647 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 741 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 741 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 10.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 81% | – |
| city | Shoreview | Shoreview |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Hill Montessori Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 82.3).
- •Oak Hill Montessori Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 18.8%).
- •Oak Hill Montessori Community does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.8).
- •Island Lake Elementary is the larger school with 741 students compared with 166.
- •Island Lake Elementary is a public school while Oak Hill Montessori Community 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 Island Lake Elementary better than Oak Hill Montessori Community?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Hill Montessori Community ranks higher (87.0 vs 82.3 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 Island Lake Elementary and Oak Hill Montessori Community?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Shoreview and Shoreview in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Lake Elementary: 741. Oak Hill Montessori Community: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Lake Elementary and Oak Hill Montessori Community rank in Minnesota?
Island Lake Elementary is 108th of 923 and Oak Hill Montessori Community is 32nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).