Mill Ridge Primary School vs Park Avenue School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Connecticut, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Ridge Primary School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–3
319 students
Park Avenue School
Danbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
562 students
| Measure | Mill Ridge Primary School Danbury, Connecticut | Park Avenue School Danbury, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #342 of 596 | #397 of 596 |
| National rank | #18063 of 50,301 | #23698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 319 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52% | 62.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 49% |
| city | Danbury | Danbury |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Ridge Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.2 vs 52.1).
- •Mill Ridge Primary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 49%).
- •Mill Ridge Primary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Mill Ridge Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52% vs 62.5%).
- •Park Avenue School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.2).
- •Park Avenue School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 319.
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 Mill Ridge Primary School better than Park Avenue School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Ridge Primary School ranks higher (60.2 vs 52.1 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 Mill Ridge Primary School and Park Avenue School?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Danbury and Danbury in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Ridge Primary School: 319. Park Avenue School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Ridge Primary School and Park Avenue School rank in Connecticut?
Mill Ridge Primary School is 342nd of 596 and Park Avenue School is 397th of 596 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).