Pike Lake Kindergarten Center vs Sunnyside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center
New Brighton · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
733 students
Sunnyside Elementary
New Brighton · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
498 students
| Measure | Pike Lake Kindergarten Center New Brighton, Minnesota | Sunnyside Elementary New Brighton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #724 of 923 | #330 of 923 |
| National rank | #26985 of 50,301 | #9209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 733 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 733 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 69% |
| city | New Brighton | New Brighton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 47.3).
- •Pike Lake Kindergarten Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 52.4%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.0).
- •Pike Lake Kindergarten Center is the larger school with 733 students compared with 498.
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 Pike Lake Kindergarten Center better than Sunnyside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 47.3 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 Pike Lake Kindergarten Center and Sunnyside Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between New Brighton and New Brighton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center: 733. Sunnyside Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pike Lake Kindergarten Center and Sunnyside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Pike Lake Kindergarten Center is 724th of 923 and Sunnyside Elementary is 330th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).