Burns Park Elementary School vs Central Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burns Park Elementary School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Central Academy
Ann Arbor · Charter other · Grades PK–12
509 students
| Measure | Burns Park Elementary School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Central Academy Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #58 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #4037 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 477 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.5% | 100% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 31% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burns Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 31%).
- •Burns Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 37%).
- •Burns Park Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.5% vs 100%).
- •Central Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Central Academy is the larger school with 509 students compared with 477.
- •Burns Park Elementary School is a public school while Central 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 Burns Park Elementary School better than Central 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 Burns Park Elementary School and Central Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burns Park Elementary School: 477. Central Academy: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burns Park Elementary School and Central Academy rank in Michigan?
Burns Park Elementary School is 58th of 1,581 and Central Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).