Hayes Elementary School vs Orchard Park Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hayes Elementary School
Lakewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
292 students
Orchard Park Academy
Cleveland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
383 students
| Measure | Hayes Elementary School Lakewood, Ohio | Orchard Park Academy Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #308 of 1,713 | #1546 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #4611 of 50,301 | #42706 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 292 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 27% |
| city | Lakewood | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hayes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 23.4).
- •Hayes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •Hayes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Orchard Park Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 20.9).
- •Orchard Park Academy is the larger school with 383 students compared with 292.
- •Hayes Elementary School is a public school while Orchard Park 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 Hayes Elementary School better than Orchard Park Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Hayes Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 23.4 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 Hayes Elementary School and Orchard Park Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lakewood and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hayes Elementary School: 292. Orchard Park Academy: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hayes Elementary School and Orchard Park Academy rank in Ohio?
Hayes Elementary School is 308th of 1,713 and Orchard Park Academy is 1546th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).