Detroit Premier Academy vs Oakman Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.6 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
Oakman Elementary School
Dearborn · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
253 students
| Measure | Detroit Premier Academy Detroit, Michigan | Oakman Elementary School Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1396 of 1,581 | #1043 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #46854 of 50,301 | #35219 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 706 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 706 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 32% |
| city | Detroit | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oakman Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 16.5).
- •Oakman Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 18%).
- •Oakman Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 30%).
- •Detroit Premier Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.8% vs 96.8%).
- •Oakman Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 16.4).
- •Detroit Premier Academy is the larger school with 706 students compared with 253.
- •Detroit Premier Academy is a charter school while Oakman 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 Oakman Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Oakman Elementary School ranks higher (35.1 vs 16.5 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 Oakman Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Premier Academy: 706. Oakman Elementary School: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Premier Academy and Oakman Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Detroit Premier Academy is 1396th of 1,581 and Oakman Elementary School is 1043rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).