Oakleigh Elementary vs Pleasant Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oakleigh Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
452 students
Pleasant Plains Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | Oakleigh Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Pleasant Plains Elementary Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #670 of 879 | #804 of 879 |
| National rank | #41655 of 50,301 | #46555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 452 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 452 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.5% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 15% |
| city | Baltimore | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakleigh Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.1 vs 17.1).
- •Oakleigh Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Oakleigh Elementary does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 19%).
- •Pleasant Plains Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.1% vs 73.5%).
- •Oakleigh Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 16.9).
- •Pleasant Plains Elementary is the larger school with 575 students compared with 452.
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 Oakleigh Elementary better than Pleasant Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oakleigh Elementary ranks higher (25.1 vs 17.1 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 Oakleigh Elementary and Pleasant Plains Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oakleigh Elementary: 452. Pleasant Plains Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oakleigh Elementary and Pleasant Plains Elementary rank in Maryland?
Oakleigh Elementary is 670th of 879 and Pleasant Plains Elementary is 804th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).