Light of the World Academy vs Navigator Upper Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Light of the World Academy
Pinckney · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
222 students
Navigator Upper Elementary School
Pinckney · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
491 students
| Measure | Light of the World Academy Pinckney, Michigan | Navigator Upper Elementary School Pinckney, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #459 of 1,581 | #735 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #17935 of 50,301 | #26042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 222 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 222 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 21.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 38% |
| city | Pinckney | Pinckney |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Light of the World Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.4 vs 48.7).
- •Navigator Upper Elementary School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 44%).
- •Navigator Upper Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.2% vs 30.6%).
- •Light of the World Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Navigator Upper Elementary School is the larger school with 491 students compared with 222.
- •Light of the World Academy is a charter school while Navigator Upper Elementary School 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 Light of the World Academy better than Navigator Upper Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Light of the World Academy ranks higher (60.4 vs 48.7 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 Light of the World Academy and Navigator Upper Elementary School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Pinckney and Pinckney in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Light of the World Academy: 222. Navigator Upper Elementary School: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Light of the World Academy and Navigator Upper Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Light of the World Academy is 459th of 1,581 and Navigator Upper Elementary School is 735th of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).