North Shore Community School vs Prairie Seeds El School Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 238 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Shore Community School
Duluth · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
355 students
Prairie Seeds El School Academy
Brooklyn Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | North Shore Community School Duluth, Minnesota | Prairie Seeds El School Academy Brooklyn Park, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #287 of 923 | #850 of 923 |
| National rank | #8159 of 50,301 | #40228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 355 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| city | Duluth | Brooklyn Park |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Shore Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 27.3).
- •North Shore Community School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •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 69.9%).
- •North Shore Community School does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.4).
- •Prairie Seeds El School Academy is the larger school with 359 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 North Shore Community School better than Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
On the Success Index (US), North Shore Community School ranks higher (74.7 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 North Shore Community School and Prairie Seeds El School Academy?
About 238 km in a straight line, between Duluth and Brooklyn Park in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Shore Community School: 355. Prairie Seeds El School Academy: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Shore Community School and Prairie Seeds El School Academy rank in Minnesota?
North Shore Community School is 287th of 923 and Prairie Seeds El School Academy is 850th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).