Ridgeway Community School vs Riverway Learning Community Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgeway Community School
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
97 students
Riverway Learning Community Charter
Winona · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
61 students
| Measure | Ridgeway Community School Houston, Minnesota | Riverway Learning Community Charter Winona, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 923 | #862 of 923 |
| National rank | #12685 of 50,301 | #41477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 97 | 61 |
| Enrollment | 97 | 61 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.7% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | 34.5% |
| Math proficiency | 54.5% | 5% |
| city | Houston | Winona |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Community School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 25.4).
- •Ridgeway Community School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 5%).
- •Ridgeway Community School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 34.5%).
- •Ridgeway Community School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.7% vs 72.1%).
- •Ridgeway Community School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.2).
- •Ridgeway Community School is the larger school with 97 students compared with 61.
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 Ridgeway Community School better than Riverway Learning Community Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeway Community School ranks higher (68.1 vs 25.4 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 Ridgeway Community School and Riverway Learning Community Charter?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Houston and Winona in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgeway Community School: 97. Riverway Learning Community Charter: 61. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgeway Community School and Riverway Learning Community Charter rank in Minnesota?
Ridgeway Community School is 466th of 923 and Riverway Learning Community Charter is 862nd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).