Mendota Elementary vs Somerset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.1 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
Somerset Elementary
Mendota Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
412 students
| Measure | Mendota Elementary Mendota Heights, Minnesota | Somerset Elementary Mendota Heights, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #27 of 923 | #51 of 923 |
| National rank | #1586 of 50,301 | #2330 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 358 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 358 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| city | Mendota Heights | Mendota Heights |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mendota Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.2 vs 85.3).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 24.9%).
- •Mendota Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Somerset Elementary is the larger school with 412 students compared with 358.
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 Somerset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mendota Elementary ranks higher (87.2 vs 85.3 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 Mendota Elementary and Somerset Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Mendota Heights and Mendota Heights in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendota Elementary: 358. Somerset Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendota Elementary and Somerset Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Mendota Elementary is 27th of 923 and Somerset Elementary is 51st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).