Kinloch Elementary School vs Tipton Academy PK3
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.
Kinloch Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–4
557 students
Tipton Academy PK3
Garden City · Charter elementary · Grades PK–3
301 students
| Measure | Kinloch Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | Tipton Academy PK3 Garden City, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #819 of 1,581 | #672 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #28393 of 50,301 | #24231 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–3 |
| Students | 557 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 557 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.4% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Garden City |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tipton Academy PK3 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.4 vs 45.3).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Kinloch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 44.5%).
- •Kinloch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.4% vs 73.4%).
- •Tipton Academy PK3 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.4).
- •Kinloch Elementary School is the larger school with 557 students compared with 301.
- •Kinloch Elementary School is a public school while Tipton Academy PK3 is a charter 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 Kinloch Elementary School better than Tipton Academy PK3?
On the Success Index (US), Tipton Academy PK3 ranks higher (51.4 vs 45.3 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 Kinloch Elementary School and Tipton Academy PK3?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Garden City in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kinloch Elementary School: 557. Tipton Academy PK3: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kinloch Elementary School and Tipton Academy PK3 rank in Michigan?
Kinloch Elementary School is 819th of 1,581 and Tipton Academy PK3 is 672nd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).