Deca Prep vs Pathway School of Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deca Prep
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
950 students
Pathway School of Discovery
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
843 students
| Measure | Deca Prep Dayton, Ohio | Pathway School of Discovery Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1280 of 1,713 | #1335 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #28377 of 50,301 | #31753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 950 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deca Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 40.3).
- •Deca Prep does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Deca Prep does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Pathway School of Discovery does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 17.6).
- •Deca Prep is the larger school with 950 students compared with 843.
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 Deca Prep better than Pathway School of Discovery?
On the Success Index (US), Deca Prep ranks higher (45.3 vs 40.3 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 Deca Prep and Pathway School of Discovery?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deca Prep: 950. Pathway School of Discovery: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deca Prep and Pathway School of Discovery rank in Ohio?
Deca Prep is 1280th of 1,713 and Pathway School of Discovery is 1335th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).