Mad River Early Childhood Center vs Pathway School of Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Ohio, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mad River Early Childhood Center
Dayton · Public other · Grades PK–PK
149 students
Pathway School of Discovery
Dayton · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
843 students
| Measure | Mad River Early Childhood Center Dayton, Ohio | Pathway School of Discovery Dayton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1335 of 1,713 |
| National rank | – | #31753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 149 | 843 |
| Enrollment | 149 | 843 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 50% |
| Math proficiency | – | 39% |
| city | Dayton | Dayton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pathway School of Discovery does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 21.3).
- •Pathway School of Discovery is the larger school with 843 students compared with 149.
- •Mad River Early Childhood Center is a public school while Pathway School of Discovery 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 Mad River Early Childhood Center better than Pathway School of Discovery?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mad River Early Childhood Center and Pathway School of Discovery?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Dayton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mad River Early Childhood Center: 149. Pathway School of Discovery: 843. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mad River Early Childhood Center and Pathway School of Discovery rank in Ohio?
Mad River Early Childhood Center is unranked and Pathway School of Discovery is 1335th of 1,713 among other schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).