Carpenter School vs Fortis Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carpenter School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
363 students
Fortis Academy
Ypsilanti · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
681 students
| Measure | Carpenter School Ann Arbor, Michigan | Fortis Academy Ypsilanti, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #499 of 1,581 | #1130 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #19037 of 50,301 | #38004 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 363 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 363 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 89.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 33% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ypsilanti |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carpenter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 30.8).
- •Carpenter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Carpenter School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Carpenter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 89.1%).
- •Carpenter School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 17.0).
- •Fortis Academy is the larger school with 681 students compared with 363.
- •Carpenter School is a public school while Fortis 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 Carpenter School better than Fortis Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Carpenter School ranks higher (58.7 vs 30.8 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 Carpenter School and Fortis Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ypsilanti in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carpenter School: 363. Fortis Academy: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carpenter School and Fortis Academy rank in Michigan?
Carpenter School is 499th of 1,581 and Fortis Academy is 1130th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).