Alcott School vs Pontiac Academy for Excellence
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 2.8 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
Pontiac Academy for Excellence
Pontiac · Charter other · Grades K–12
553 students
| Measure | Alcott School Pontiac, Michigan | Pontiac Academy for Excellence Pontiac, 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 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 5% |
| city | Pontiac | Pontiac |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alcott School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 5%).
- •Alcott School does better on reading proficiency (15% vs 5%).
- •Alcott School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 100%).
- •Pontiac Academy for Excellence does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 23.9).
- •Pontiac Academy for Excellence is the larger school with 553 students compared with 334.
- •Alcott School is a public school while Pontiac Academy for Excellence 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 Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
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 Pontiac Academy for Excellence?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Pontiac and Pontiac in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alcott School: 334. Pontiac Academy for Excellence: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alcott School and Pontiac Academy for Excellence rank in Michigan?
Alcott School is 1448th of 1,581 and Pontiac Academy for Excellence is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).