Bailey Charter School vs Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Nevada, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bailey Charter School
Reno · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
174 students
Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy
Reno · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
| Measure | Bailey Charter School Reno, Nevada | Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy Reno, Nevada |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 408 | #271 of 408 |
| National rank | #45994 of 50,301 | #42260 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 174 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 174 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100% | 99.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Reno | Reno |
| state | Nevada | Nevada |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.1 vs 18.1).
- •Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 22%).
- •Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.8% vs 100%).
- •Bailey Charter School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.9).
- •Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy is the larger school with 494 students compared with 174.
- •Bailey Charter School is a charter school while Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy 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 Bailey Charter School better than Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy ranks higher (24.1 vs 18.1 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 Bailey Charter School and Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Reno and Reno in Nevada.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bailey Charter School: 174. Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bailey Charter School and Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy rank in Nevada?
Bailey Charter School is 336th of 408 and Smithridge S.t.e.m. Academy is 271st of 408 among elementary schools in Nevada on the 2025 Success Index (US).