Breton Downs School vs Ridgemoor Park Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km 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
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
131 students
| Measure | Breton Downs School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Ridgemoor Park Montessori Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #87 of 1,581 | #1208 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5163 of 50,301 | #40729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 451 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.3% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Breton Downs School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 26.5).
- •Breton Downs School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 5%).
- •Breton Downs School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 24.5%).
- •Breton Downs School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.3% vs 40.5%).
- •Ridgemoor Park Montessori does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 20.5).
- •Breton Downs School is the larger school with 451 students compared with 131.
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 Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Breton Downs School ranks higher (79.6 vs 26.5 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 Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Breton Downs School: 451. Ridgemoor Park Montessori: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Breton Downs School and Ridgemoor Park Montessori rank in Michigan?
Breton Downs School is 87th of 1,581 and Ridgemoor Park Montessori is 1208th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).