Breton Downs School vs Lakeside School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 897 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Breton Downs School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Lakeside School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Breton Downs School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Lakeside School Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,581 | #35 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5163 of 50,301 | #3092 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 79.6).
- •Lakeside School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Lakeside School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Breton Downs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 7.5%).
- •Lakeside School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.5).
- •Lakeside School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 451.
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 Breton Downs School better than Lakeside School?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside School ranks higher (83.6 vs 79.6 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 Breton Downs School and Lakeside School?
About 897 m in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breton Downs School: 451. Lakeside School: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breton Downs School and Lakeside School rank in Michigan?
Breton Downs School is 87th of 1,581 and Lakeside School is 35th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).