Northfield Community Education Cntr vs Prairie Creek Community School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 8.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northfield Community Education Cntr
Northfield · Public other · Grades PK–PK
117 students
Prairie Creek Community School
Northfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
180 students
| Measure | Northfield Community Education Cntr Northfield, Minnesota | Prairie Creek Community School Northfield, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | – | #60 of 923 |
| National rank | – | #2579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 117 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 117 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.7% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 7.3 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Northfield | Northfield |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.8% vs 48.7%).
- •Northfield Community Education Cntr does better on students per teacher (7.3 vs 12.0).
- •Prairie Creek Community School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 117.
- •Northfield Community Education Cntr is a public school while Prairie Creek Community School is a charter 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 Northfield Community Education Cntr better than Prairie Creek Community School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northfield Community Education Cntr and Prairie Creek Community School?
About 8.9 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Northfield in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northfield Community Education Cntr: 117. Prairie Creek Community School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northfield Community Education Cntr and Prairie Creek Community School rank in Minnesota?
Northfield Community Education Cntr is unranked and Prairie Creek Community School is 60th of 923 among other schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).