Mendota Elementary vs Rice Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 128 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendota Elementary
Mendota Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
358 students
Rice Elementary
Rice · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
357 students
| Measure | Mendota Elementary Mendota Heights, Minnesota | Rice Elementary Rice, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #27 of 923 | #304 of 923 |
| National rank | #1586 of 50,301 | #8539 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 358 | 357 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 357 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 33.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 67% |
| city | Mendota Heights | Rice |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 74.1).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 33.3%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.8).
- •Mendota Elementary is the larger school with 358 students compared with 357.
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 Mendota Elementary better than Rice Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 74.1 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 Mendota Elementary and Rice Elementary?
About 128 km in a straight line, between Mendota Heights and Rice in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendota Elementary: 358. Rice Elementary: 357. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendota Elementary and Rice Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Mendota Elementary is 27th of 923 and Rice Elementary is 304th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).