ACE Preparatory Academy vs Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Indiana, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
ACE Preparatory Academy
Indianapolis · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
131 students
Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry
Indianapolis · Public elementary · Grades K–5
351 students
| Measure | ACE Preparatory Academy Indianapolis, Indiana | Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry Indianapolis, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #991 of 1,053 | #524 of 1,053 |
| National rank | #42806 of 50,301 | #23187 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 131 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 131 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 21.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 44% |
| city | Indianapolis | Indianapolis |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.8 vs 23.2).
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry does better on math proficiency (44% vs 24.5%).
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 24.5%).
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.7% vs 84.7%).
- •ACE Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 14.6).
- •Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry is the larger school with 351 students compared with 131.
- •ACE Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry 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 ACE Preparatory Academy better than Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry?
On the Success Index (US), Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry ranks higher (52.8 vs 23.2 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 ACE Preparatory Academy and Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Indianapolis and Indianapolis in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
ACE Preparatory Academy: 131. Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do ACE Preparatory Academy and Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry rank in Indiana?
ACE Preparatory Academy is 991st of 1,053 and Mary Nicholson School 70 Center for Inquiry is 524th of 1,053 among elementary schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).