Waite Park Elementary vs Wilshire 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.
Waite Park Elementary
Minneapolis · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
266 students
Wilshire Park Elementary
Saint Anthony · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
| Measure | Waite Park Elementary Minneapolis, Minnesota | Wilshire Park Elementary Saint Anthony, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #261 of 923 | #156 of 923 |
| National rank | #7485 of 50,301 | #4743 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 266 | 690 |
| Enrollment | 266 | 690 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 79% |
| city | Minneapolis | Saint Anthony |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilshire Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.5 vs 75.8).
- •Wilshire Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 62%).
- •Wilshire Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Wilshire Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 29.3%).
- •Waite Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.7).
- •Wilshire Park Elementary is the larger school with 690 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Waite Park Elementary better than Wilshire Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wilshire Park Elementary ranks higher (80.5 vs 75.8 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 Waite Park Elementary and Wilshire Park Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Minneapolis and Saint Anthony in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Waite Park Elementary: 266. Wilshire Park Elementary: 690. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Waite Park Elementary and Wilshire Park Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Waite Park Elementary is 261st of 923 and Wilshire Park Elementary is 156th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).