Creative Childrens Academy vs Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative Childrens Academy
Skowhegan · Charter elementary · Grades PK–K
38 students
Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan
Skowhegan · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
180 students
| Measure | Creative Childrens Academy Skowhegan, Maine | Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan Skowhegan, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #302 of 312 |
| National rank | – | #37227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 38 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 38 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.7% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Skowhegan | Skowhegan |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Creative Childrens Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.0 vs 32.0).
- •Creative Childrens Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.7% vs 75.6%).
- •Creative Childrens Academy does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 12.9).
- •Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is the larger school with 180 students compared with 38.
- •Creative Childrens Academy is a charter school while Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan 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 Creative Childrens Academy better than Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
On the Success Index (US), Creative Childrens Academy ranks higher (43.0 vs 32.0 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 Creative Childrens Academy and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Skowhegan and Skowhegan in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative Childrens Academy: 38. Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative Childrens Academy and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan rank in Maine?
Creative Childrens Academy is unranked and Margaret Chase Smith Sch - Skowhegan is 302nd of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).