Milaca Elementary vs Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Milaca Elementary
Milaca · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
865 students
Park Rapids Area Century Elementary
Park Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
861 students
| Measure | Milaca Elementary Milaca, Minnesota | Park Rapids Area Century Elementary Park Rapids, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #514 of 923 | #570 of 923 |
| National rank | #14060 of 50,301 | #16543 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 865 | 861 |
| Enrollment | 865 | 861 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 52% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 71% |
| city | Milaca | Park Rapids |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Milaca Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.1 vs 62.4).
- •Park Rapids Area Century Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 65%).
- •Milaca Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •Milaca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 52%).
- •Milaca Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.3).
- •Milaca Elementary is the larger school with 865 students compared with 861.
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 Milaca Elementary better than Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Milaca Elementary ranks higher (66.1 vs 62.4 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 Milaca Elementary and Park Rapids Area Century Elementary?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Milaca and Park Rapids in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Milaca Elementary: 865. Park Rapids Area Century Elementary: 861. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Milaca Elementary and Park Rapids Area Century Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Milaca Elementary is 514th of 923 and Park Rapids Area Century Elementary is 570th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).