Joy Preparatory Academy vs The School at Marygrove
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in Michigan, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Joy Preparatory Academy
Detroit · Charter other · Grades PK–12
161 students
The School at Marygrove
Detroit · Public other · Grades K–12
606 students
| Measure | Joy Preparatory Academy Detroit, Michigan | The School at Marygrove Detroit, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 161 | 606 |
| Enrollment | 161 | 606 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | 68.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | – |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | – |
| city | Detroit | Detroit |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The School at Marygrove does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.3% vs 99.4%).
- •Joy Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •The School at Marygrove is the larger school with 606 students compared with 161.
- •Joy Preparatory Academy is a charter school while The School at Marygrove 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 Joy Preparatory Academy better than The School at Marygrove?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Joy Preparatory Academy and The School at Marygrove?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Detroit and Detroit in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Joy Preparatory Academy: 161. The School at Marygrove: 606. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Joy Preparatory Academy and The School at Marygrove rank in Michigan?
Joy Preparatory Academy is unranked and The School at Marygrove is unranked among other schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).