Central Academy vs John Allen School
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.
Central Academy
Ann Arbor · Charter other · Grades PK–12
509 students
John Allen School
Ann Arbor · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
| Measure | Central Academy Ann Arbor, Michigan | John Allen School Ann Arbor, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | – | #289 of 1,581 |
| National rank | – | #11797 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 509 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 62% |
| city | Ann Arbor | Ann Arbor |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •John Allen School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 31%).
- •John Allen School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •John Allen School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 100%).
- •Central Academy does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.3).
- •Central Academy is the larger school with 509 students compared with 401.
- •Central Academy is a charter school while John Allen School is a public 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 Central Academy better than John Allen School?
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 Central Academy and John Allen School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ann Arbor and Ann Arbor in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Academy: 509. John Allen School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Academy and John Allen School rank in Michigan?
Central Academy is unranked and John Allen School is 289th of 1,581 among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).