Madison Elementary vs Paladin Career and Tech High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Madison Elementary
Blaine · Public elementary · Grades K–5
369 students
Paladin Career and Tech High School
Coon Rapids · Charter high · Grades 9–12
257 students
| Measure | Madison Elementary Blaine, Minnesota | Paladin Career and Tech High School Coon Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 923 | #427 of 433 |
| National rank | #4371 of 50,301 | #16231 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 369 | 257 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 257 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 61.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 10% |
| city | Blaine | Coon Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Madison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 13.9).
- •Madison Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 10%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 10%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 61.9%).
- •Madison Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 23.4).
- •Madison Elementary is the larger school with 369 students compared with 257.
- •Madison Elementary is a public school while Paladin Career and Tech High 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 Madison Elementary better than Paladin Career and Tech High School?
On the Success Index (US), Madison Elementary ranks higher (81.1 vs 13.9 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 Madison Elementary and Paladin Career and Tech High School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Blaine and Coon Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Madison Elementary: 369. Paladin Career and Tech High School: 257. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Madison Elementary and Paladin Career and Tech High School rank in Minnesota?
Madison Elementary is 135th of 923 and Paladin Career and Tech High School is 427th of 433 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).