Oak Ridge Early Learning Center vs Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 9.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center
Sartell · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
288 students
Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Saint Cloud · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
266 students
| Measure | Oak Ridge Early Learning Center Sartell, Minnesota | Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ Saint Cloud, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 923 | #887 of 923 |
| National rank | #1368 of 50,301 | #43241 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 288 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.7% | 97.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 22% |
| city | Sartell | Saint Cloud |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Ridge Early Learning Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 22.6).
- •Oak Ridge Early Learning Center does better on math proficiency (81% vs 22%).
- •Oak Ridge Early Learning Center does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 27%).
- •Oak Ridge Early Learning Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.7% vs 97.4%).
- •Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 11.1).
- •Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is the larger school with 288 students compared with 266.
- •Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is a public school while Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ 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 Oak Ridge Early Learning Center better than Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Ridge Early Learning Center ranks higher (87.8 vs 22.6 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 Oak Ridge Early Learning Center and Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Sartell and Saint Cloud in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center: 288. Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Ridge Early Learning Center and Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ rank in Minnesota?
Oak Ridge Early Learning Center is 21st of 923 and Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ is 887th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).