Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy vs Ridge Wood Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy
Plymouth · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
823 students
Ridge Wood Elementary School
Northville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students
| Measure | Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy Plymouth, Michigan | Ridge Wood Elementary School Northville, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 1,581 | #133 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #5870 of 50,301 | #6499 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 823 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.2% | 6.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 63% |
| city | Plymouth | Northville |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.5 vs 77.4).
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (74% vs 63%).
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Ridge Wood Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.6% vs 19.2%).
- •Ridge Wood Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 22.2).
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is the larger school with 823 students compared with 468.
- •Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is a charter school while Ridge Wood 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 Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy better than Ridge Wood Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy ranks higher (78.5 vs 77.4 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 Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy and Ridge Wood Elementary School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Plymouth and Northville in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy: 823. Ridge Wood Elementary School: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy and Ridge Wood Elementary School rank in Michigan?
Plymouth Scholars Charter Academy is 107th of 1,581 and Ridge Wood Elementary School is 133rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).