Nova Classical Academy Lower School vs St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Saint Paul · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary
Saint Paul · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
15 students
| Measure | Nova Classical Academy Lower School Saint Paul, Minnesota | St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary Saint Paul, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 923 | – |
| National rank | #1619 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 485 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | – |
| Math proficiency | 83% | – |
| city | Saint Paul | Saint Paul |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.1 vs 75.4).
- •St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 23.5%).
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 15.0).
- •Nova Classical Academy Lower School is the larger school with 485 students compared with 15.
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 Nova Classical Academy Lower School better than St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary?
On the Success Index (US), Nova Classical Academy Lower School ranks higher (87.1 vs 75.4 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 Nova Classical Academy Lower School and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Saint Paul and Saint Paul in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nova Classical Academy Lower School: 485. St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nova Classical Academy Lower School and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary rank in Minnesota?
Nova Classical Academy Lower School is 31st of 923 and St. Paul Northern Lights Secondary is unranked among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).