Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus vs Oak Park Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Michigan, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus
Oak Park · Public elementary · Grades K–3
517 students
Oak Park Preparatory Academy
Oak Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus Oak Park, Michigan | Oak Park Preparatory Academy Oak Park, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #684 of 1,581 | #468 of 485 |
| National rank | #24599 of 50,301 | #14918 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 517 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 517 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 22% |
| Math proficiency | – | 8% |
| city | Oak Park | Oak Park |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 11.9).
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 76%).
- •Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 19.6).
- •Oak Park Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 707 students compared with 517.
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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus better than Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus ranks higher (50.8 vs 11.9 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 Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus and Oak Park Preparatory Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Oak Park and Oak Park in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus: 517. Oak Park Preparatory Academy: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus and Oak Park Preparatory Academy rank in Michigan?
Ferndale Lower Elementary Campus is 684th of 1,581 and Oak Park Preparatory Academy is 468th of 485 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).