Alcott School vs Oakside Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alcott School
Pontiac · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Oakside Prep Academy
Waterford · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,424 students
| Measure | Alcott School Pontiac, Michigan | Oakside Prep Academy Waterford, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1448 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #48235 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 334 | 1,424 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 1,424 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 18% |
| city | Pontiac | Waterford |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakside Prep Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 11%).
- •Oakside Prep Academy does better on reading proficiency (21% vs 15%).
- •Alcott School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 95.4%).
- •Oakside Prep Academy does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.9).
- •Oakside Prep Academy is the larger school with 1,424 students compared with 334.
- •Alcott School is a public school while Oakside Prep Academy is a charter 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 Alcott School better than Oakside Prep Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Alcott School and Oakside Prep Academy?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Waterford in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott School: 334. Oakside Prep Academy: 1,424. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott School and Oakside Prep Academy rank in Michigan?
Alcott School is 1448th of 1,581 and Oakside Prep Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).