Lily Lake Elementary vs New Heights School Inc.
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lily Lake Elementary
Stillwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
398 students
New Heights School Inc.
Stillwater · Charter high · Grades 6–12
70 students
| Measure | Lily Lake Elementary Stillwater, Minnesota | New Heights School Inc. Stillwater, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 923 | #371 of 433 |
| National rank | #6591 of 50,301 | #11949 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 398 | 70 |
| Enrollment | 398 | 70 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 24.5% |
| city | Stillwater | Stillwater |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lily Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 36.1).
- •Lily Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 24.5%).
- •Lily Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 34.5%).
- •Lily Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 48.6%).
- •New Heights School Inc. does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 13.7).
- •Lily Lake Elementary is the larger school with 398 students compared with 70.
- •Lily Lake Elementary is a public school while New Heights School Inc. 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 Lily Lake Elementary better than New Heights School Inc.?
On the Success Index (US), Lily Lake Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 36.1 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 Lily Lake Elementary and New Heights School Inc.?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Stillwater and Stillwater in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lily Lake Elementary: 398. New Heights School Inc.: 70. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lily Lake Elementary and New Heights School Inc. rank in Minnesota?
Lily Lake Elementary is 223rd of 923 and New Heights School Inc. is 371st of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).