Prairie Creek Community School vs Randolph Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Prairie Creek Community School
Northfield · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
180 students
Randolph Elementary
Randolph · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
445 students
| Measure | Prairie Creek Community School Northfield, Minnesota | Randolph Elementary Randolph, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #60 of 923 | #254 of 923 |
| National rank | #2579 of 50,301 | #7417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 180 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 180 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.8% | 17.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 64% |
| city | Northfield | Randolph |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prairie Creek Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 75.9).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 61%).
- •Prairie Creek Community School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.9).
- •Randolph Elementary is the larger school with 445 students compared with 180.
- •Prairie Creek Community School is a charter school while Randolph Elementary is a public 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 Prairie Creek Community School better than Randolph Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prairie Creek Community School ranks higher (84.7 vs 75.9 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 Prairie Creek Community School and Randolph Elementary?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Northfield and Randolph in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Prairie Creek Community School: 180. Randolph Elementary: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Prairie Creek Community School and Randolph Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Prairie Creek Community School is 60th of 923 and Randolph Elementary is 254th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).