New Century School vs North Shore Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 240 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Century School
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
367 students
North Shore Community School
Duluth · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
| Measure | New Century School Saint Paul, Minnesota | North Shore Community School Duluth, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #799 of 923 | #287 of 923 |
| National rank | #33603 of 50,301 | #8159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 367 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Saint Paul | Duluth |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Shore Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 37.6).
- •North Shore Community School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •North Shore Community School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •North Shore Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.9% vs 92.6%).
- •New Century School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.2).
- •New Century School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 355.
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 New Century School better than North Shore Community School?
On the Success Index (US), North Shore Community School ranks higher (74.7 vs 37.6 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 New Century School and North Shore Community School?
About 240 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Duluth in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Century School: 367. North Shore Community School: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Century School and North Shore Community School rank in Minnesota?
New Century School is 799th of 923 and North Shore Community School is 287th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).