River Oaks Elementary School vs The Dearborn Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Oaks Elementary School
Dearborn Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
The Dearborn Academy
Dearborn · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
518 students
| Measure | River Oaks Elementary School Dearborn Heights, Michigan | The Dearborn Academy Dearborn, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #917 of 1,581 | #1361 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #31611 of 50,301 | #46089 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 366 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.7% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 25% |
| city | Dearborn Heights | Dearborn |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 18.0).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 25%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.7% vs 94.2%).
- •River Oaks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.2).
- •The Dearborn Academy is the larger school with 518 students compared with 366.
- •River Oaks Elementary School is a public school while The Dearborn Academy 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 River Oaks Elementary School better than The Dearborn Academy?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary School ranks higher (40.5 vs 18.0 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 River Oaks Elementary School and The Dearborn Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Dearborn Heights and Dearborn in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Oaks Elementary School: 366. The Dearborn Academy: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Oaks Elementary School and The Dearborn Academy rank in Michigan?
River Oaks Elementary School is 917th of 1,581 and The Dearborn Academy is 1361st of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).