Detroit Prep vs Garvey Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Detroit Prep
Detroit · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
418 students
Garvey Academy
Detroit · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
434 students
| Measure | Detroit Prep Detroit, Michigan | Garvey Academy Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #737 of 1,581 | #1401 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #26150 of 50,301 | #46963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 418 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.5% | 90.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.2 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49.5% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 49.5% | 12% |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Detroit Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 16.3).
- •Detroit Prep does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 12%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on reading proficiency (49.5% vs 12%).
- •Detroit Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 90.1%).
- •Garvey Academy does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 18.2).
- •Garvey Academy is the larger school with 434 students compared with 418.
- •Detroit Prep is a charter school while Garvey Academy 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 Prep better than Garvey Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Detroit Prep ranks higher (48.5 vs 16.3 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 Prep and Garvey Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Detroit Prep: 418. Garvey Academy: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Detroit Prep and Garvey Academy rank in Michigan?
Detroit Prep is 737th of 1,581 and Garvey Academy is 1401st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).