Pinewood Elementary vs Sunnyside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood Elementary
Mounds View · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
523 students
Sunnyside Elementary
New Brighton · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
498 students
| Measure | Pinewood Elementary Mounds View, Minnesota | Sunnyside Elementary New Brighton, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #658 of 923 | #330 of 923 |
| National rank | #20788 of 50,301 | #9209 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 523 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 52.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| city | Mounds View | New Brighton |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.1 vs 56.3).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 46%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 52.4%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Pinewood Elementary is the larger school with 523 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 Pinewood Elementary better than Sunnyside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elementary ranks higher (73.1 vs 56.3 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 Pinewood Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Mounds View and New Brighton in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinewood Elementary: 523. Sunnyside Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinewood Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Pinewood Elementary is 658th of 923 and Sunnyside Elementary is 330th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).