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Zachary Lane Elementary School vs. Fair School Pilgrim Lane

Should you attend Zachary Lane Elementary School or Fair School Pilgrim Lane? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Zachary Lane Elementary School
4350 Zachary Ln
Minneapolis, MN 55442
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Fair School Pilgrim Lane
3725 Pilgrim Lane N
Minneapolis, MN 55441
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Zachary Lane Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Fair School Pilgrim Lane ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Zachary Lane Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 398 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fair School Pilgrim Lane ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
403 students
398 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Zachary Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fair School Pilgrim Lane over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Zachary Lane Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fair School Pilgrim Lane.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
24 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Zachary Lane Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fair School Pilgrim Lane over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Zachary Lane Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fair School Pilgrim Lane with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#145 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
#535 out of 1860 schools in MN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Zachary Lane Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fair School Pilgrim Lane, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)
50-54%
(Top 30% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zachary Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fair School Pilgrim Lane who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in MN)
50-54%
(Top 50% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zachary Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fair School Pilgrim Lane who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 5% in MN)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Zachary Lane Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Zachary Lane Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Fair School Pilgrim Lane by grade.
Kindergarten Students
64
62
Grade 1 Students
66
62
Grade 2 Students
79
71
Grade 3 Students
51
62
Grade 4 Students
84
68
Grade 5 Students
59
73

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Zachary Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Zachary Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fair School Pilgrim Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Zachary Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fair School Pilgrim Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
20%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Zachary Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fair School Pilgrim Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
62%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Zachary Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fair School Pilgrim Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Zachary Lane Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fair School Pilgrim Lane, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Robbinsdale Public School District and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Zachary Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fair School Pilgrim Lane, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Zachary Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fair School Pilgrim Lane, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Zachary Lane Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fair School Pilgrim Lane, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Robbinsdale Public School District and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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