Las Estrellas Elementary vs New City School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 527 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Las Estrellas Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
401 students
New City School
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
351 students
| Measure | Las Estrellas Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | New City School Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #847 of 923 | #603 of 923 |
| National rank | #40087 of 50,301 | #18003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 401 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 52% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 27.5).
- •New City School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 17%).
- •New City School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •New City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 78.6%).
- •Las Estrellas Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 15.3).
- •Las Estrellas Elementary is the larger school with 401 students compared with 351.
- •Las Estrellas Elementary is a public school while New City School 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 Las Estrellas Elementary better than New City School?
On the Success Index (US), New City School ranks higher (60.3 vs 27.5 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 Las Estrellas Elementary and New City School?
About 527 m in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Las Estrellas Elementary: 401. New City School: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Las Estrellas Elementary and New City School rank in Minnesota?
Las Estrellas Elementary is 847th of 923 and New City School is 603rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).