AA Rather School vs Saranac Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
AA Rather School
Ionia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
308 students
Saranac Elementary School
Saranac · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
433 students
| Measure | AA Rather School Ionia, Michigan | Saranac Elementary School Saranac, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #809 of 1,581 | #650 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28079 of 50,301 | #23634 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 308 | 433 |
| Enrollment | 308 | 433 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | Ionia | Saranac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Saranac Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 45.7).
- •Saranac Elementary School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •AA Rather School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Saranac Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 51%).
- •Saranac Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 20.5).
- •Saranac Elementary School is the larger school with 433 students compared with 308.
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 AA Rather School better than Saranac Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Saranac Elementary School ranks higher (52.2 vs 45.7 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 AA Rather School and Saranac Elementary School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Ionia and Saranac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
AA Rather School: 308. Saranac Elementary School: 433. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do AA Rather School and Saranac Elementary School rank in Michigan?
AA Rather School is 809th of 1,581 and Saranac Elementary School is 650th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).