Detroit Premier Academy vs Gardner Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Premier Academy
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
706 students
Gardner Elementary School
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
239 students
| Measure | Detroit Premier Academy Detroit, Michigan | Gardner Elementary School Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 1,581 | #1455 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46854 of 50,301 | #48335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 239 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 239 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 80.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 12% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Premier Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.5 vs 13.4).
- •Detroit Premier Academy does better on math proficiency (18% vs 12%).
- •Detroit Premier Academy does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 12%).
- •Gardner Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.3% vs 90.8%).
- •Detroit Premier Academy does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.1).
- •Detroit Premier Academy is the larger school with 706 students compared with 239.
- •Detroit Premier Academy is a charter school while Gardner Elementary 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 Detroit Premier Academy better than Gardner Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Premier Academy ranks higher (16.5 vs 13.4 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 Detroit Premier Academy and Gardner Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Premier Academy: 706. Gardner Elementary School: 239. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Premier Academy and Gardner Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Premier Academy is 1396th of 1,581 and Gardner Elementary School is 1455th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).