Cherry Knoll Elementary School vs Grand Traverse Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 585 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Knoll Elementary School
Traverse City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
333 students
Grand Traverse Academy
Traverse City · Charter other · Grades PK–12
824 students
| Measure | Cherry Knoll Elementary School Traverse City, Michigan | Grand Traverse Academy Traverse City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #474 of 1,581 | – |
| National rank | #18382 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–12 |
| Students | 333 | 824 |
| Enrollment | 333 | 824 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| city | Traverse City | Traverse City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Grand Traverse Academy does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Grand Traverse Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Grand Traverse Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.8% vs 29.7%).
- •Cherry Knoll Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.3).
- •Grand Traverse Academy is the larger school with 824 students compared with 333.
- •Cherry Knoll Elementary School is a public school while Grand Traverse 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 Cherry Knoll Elementary School better than Grand Traverse 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 Cherry Knoll Elementary School and Grand Traverse Academy?
About 585 m in a straight line, between Traverse City and Traverse City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Knoll Elementary School: 333. Grand Traverse Academy: 824. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Knoll Elementary School and Grand Traverse Academy rank in Michigan?
Cherry Knoll Elementary School is 474th of 1,581 and Grand Traverse Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).