Pleasantview Elementary vs Valley Crossing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 125 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasantview Elementary
Sauk Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
734 students
Valley Crossing Elementary
Woodbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
734 students
| Measure | Pleasantview Elementary Sauk Rapids, Minnesota | Valley Crossing Elementary Woodbury, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #524 of 923 | #78 of 923 |
| National rank | #14352 of 50,301 | #3020 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 734 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 734 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42% | 12.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 79% |
| city | Sauk Rapids | Woodbury |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Crossing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 65.7).
- •Valley Crossing Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 58%).
- •Valley Crossing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 53%).
- •Valley Crossing Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.5% vs 42%).
- •Pleasantview Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 17.9).
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 Pleasantview Elementary better than Valley Crossing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Crossing Elementary ranks higher (83.8 vs 65.7 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 Pleasantview Elementary and Valley Crossing Elementary?
About 125 km in a straight line, between Sauk Rapids and Woodbury in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasantview Elementary: 734. Valley Crossing Elementary: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasantview Elementary and Valley Crossing Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Pleasantview Elementary is 524th of 923 and Valley Crossing Elementary is 78th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).