New Century School vs Prairie Seeds El School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 20 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
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Brooklyn Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | New Century School Saint Paul, Minnesota | Prairie Seeds El School Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #799 of 923 | #850 of 923 |
| National rank | #33603 of 50,301 | #40228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 367 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Saint Paul | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Century School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 27.3).
- •New Century School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •Prairie Seeds El School Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.9% vs 92.6%).
- •New Century School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.4).
- •New Century School is the larger school with 367 students compared with 359.
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 Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), New Century School ranks higher (37.6 vs 27.3 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 New Century School and Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New Century School: 367. Prairie Seeds El School Academy: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New Century School and Prairie Seeds El School Academy rank in Minnesota?
New Century School is 799th of 923 and Prairie Seeds El School Academy is 850th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).