Daly School vs Inkster Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Daly School
Inkster · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
175 students
Inkster Preparatory Academy
Inkster · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
220 students
| Measure | Daly School Inkster, Michigan | Inkster Preparatory Academy Inkster, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1521 of 1,581 | #1195 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #49551 of 50,301 | #40213 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 175 | 220 |
| Enrollment | 175 | 220 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.6% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 34.5% |
| city | Inkster | Inkster |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 9.6).
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (34.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 12%).
- •Daly School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.6% vs 94.1%).
- •Daly School does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 22.0).
- •Inkster Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 220 students compared with 175.
- •Daly School is a public school while Inkster Preparatory 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 Daly School better than Inkster Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Inkster Preparatory Academy ranks higher (27.3 vs 9.6 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 Daly School and Inkster Preparatory Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Inkster and Inkster in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Daly School: 175. Inkster Preparatory Academy: 220. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Daly School and Inkster Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Daly School is 1521st of 1,581 and Inkster Preparatory Academy is 1195th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).