Lakeside School vs Ridgemoor Park Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakeside School
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
Ridgemoor Park Montessori
Grand Rapids · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
131 students
| Measure | Lakeside School Grand Rapids, Michigan | Ridgemoor Park Montessori Grand Rapids, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #35 of 1,581 | #1208 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #3092 of 50,301 | #40729 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 453 | 131 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 131 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.5% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 24.5% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 5% |
| city | Grand Rapids | Grand Rapids |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 26.5).
- •Lakeside School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 5%).
- •Lakeside School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 24.5%).
- •Lakeside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 40.5%).
- •Lakeside School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 18.7).
- •Lakeside School is the larger school with 453 students compared with 131.
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 Lakeside School better than Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeside School ranks higher (83.6 vs 26.5 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 Lakeside School and Ridgemoor Park Montessori?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Grand Rapids and Grand Rapids in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakeside School: 453. Ridgemoor Park Montessori: 131. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakeside School and Ridgemoor Park Montessori rank in Michigan?
Lakeside School is 35th of 1,581 and Ridgemoor Park Montessori is 1208th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).