Bunche Preparatory Academy vs Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 611 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bunche Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
401 students
Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
| Measure | Bunche Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan | Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1416 of 1,581 | #1577 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #47292 of 50,301 | #50194 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 401 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 401 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.8% | 98.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 5% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bunche Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.7 vs 5.0).
- •Bunche Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (7% vs 5%).
- •Bunche Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 11%).
- •Bunche Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.8% vs 98.7%).
- •Bunche Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 19.3).
- •Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 694 students compared with 401.
- •Bunche Preparatory Academy is a public school while Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 Bunche Preparatory Academy better than Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Bunche Preparatory Academy ranks higher (15.7 vs 5.0 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 Bunche Preparatory Academy and Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 611 m in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bunche Preparatory Academy: 401. Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bunche Preparatory Academy and Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in Michigan?
Bunche Preparatory Academy is 1416th of 1,581 and Detroit Academy of Arts and Sciences is 1577th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).