KIPP North Star Primary vs The Journey School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 16 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
KIPP North Star Primary
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–4
124 students
The Journey School
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
125 students
| Measure | KIPP North Star Primary Minneapolis, Minnesota | The Journey School Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #909 of 923 | #844 of 923 |
| National rank | #46722 of 50,301 | #39888 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 124 | 125 |
| Enrollment | 124 | 125 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 84% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | – |
| Math proficiency | 15% | – |
| city | Minneapolis | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Journey School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.9 vs 16.8).
- •The Journey School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84% vs 91.1%).
- •KIPP North Star Primary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 20.8).
- •The Journey School is the larger school with 125 students compared with 124.
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 KIPP North Star Primary better than The Journey School?
On the Success Index (US), The Journey School ranks higher (27.9 vs 16.8 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 KIPP North Star Primary and The Journey School?
About 16 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
KIPP North Star Primary: 124. The Journey School: 125. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do KIPP North Star Primary and The Journey School rank in Minnesota?
KIPP North Star Primary is 909th of 923 and The Journey School is 844th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).