New City School vs Pillsbury Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New City School
Minneapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
351 students
Pillsbury Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | New City School Minneapolis, Minnesota | Pillsbury Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #603 of 923 | #758 of 923 |
| National rank | #18003 of 50,301 | #29756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 351 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.4% | 72.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New City School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.3 vs 43.3).
- •New City School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •New City School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •New City School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.4% vs 72.4%).
- •Pillsbury Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 15.3).
- •Pillsbury Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 351.
- •New City School is a charter school while Pillsbury Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 City School better than Pillsbury Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), New City School ranks higher (60.3 vs 43.3 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 City School and Pillsbury Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
New City School: 351. Pillsbury Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do New City School and Pillsbury Elementary rank in Minnesota?
New City School is 603rd of 923 and Pillsbury Elementary is 758th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).