LILA Upper School vs North Star Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
LILA Upper School
Forest Lake · Charter high · Grades 6–12
579 students
North Star Elementary
Hugo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | LILA Upper School Forest Lake, Minnesota | North Star Elementary Hugo, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #35 of 433 | #436 of 923 |
| National rank | #2714 of 16,910 | #11812 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 579 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 579 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Forest Lake | Hugo |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •LILA Upper School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 69.3).
- •LILA Upper School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 24.2%).
- •LILA Upper School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.6).
- •LILA Upper School is the larger school with 579 students compared with 467.
- •LILA Upper School is a charter school while North Star Elementary is a public 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 LILA Upper School better than North Star Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), LILA Upper School ranks higher (72.4 vs 69.3 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 LILA Upper School and North Star Elementary?
About 7.3 km in a straight line, between Forest Lake and Hugo in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
LILA Upper School: 579. North Star Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do LILA Upper School and North Star Elementary rank in Minnesota?
LILA Upper School is 35th of 433 and North Star Elementary is 436th of 923 among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).