Pillsbury Elementary vs Waite Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pillsbury Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
Waite Park Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
| Measure | Pillsbury Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Waite Park Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #758 of 923 | #261 of 923 |
| National rank | #29756 of 50,301 | #7485 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 439 | 266 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| city | Minneapolis | Minneapolis |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waite Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.8 vs 43.3).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 72.4%).
- •Pillsbury Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.1).
- •Pillsbury Elementary is the larger school with 439 students compared with 266.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Pillsbury Elementary better than Waite Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Waite Park Elementary ranks higher (75.8 vs 43.3 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 Pillsbury Elementary and Waite Park Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Minneapolis in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pillsbury Elementary: 439. Waite Park Elementary: 266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pillsbury Elementary and Waite Park Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Pillsbury Elementary is 758th of 923 and Waite Park Elementary is 261st of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).