Menlo Park Academy vs Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 715 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Menlo Park Academy
Cleveland · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
330 students
Orchard School
Cleveland · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
492 students
| Measure | Menlo Park Academy Cleveland, Ohio | Orchard School Cleveland, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 1,713 | #1527 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #3481 of 50,301 | #42011 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 330 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 330 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 94% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 94% | 36% |
| city | Cleveland | Cleveland |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Menlo Park Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.8 vs 24.5).
- •Menlo Park Academy does better on math proficiency (94% vs 36%).
- •Menlo Park Academy does better on reading proficiency (94% vs 28%).
- •Orchard School does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.4).
- •Orchard School is the larger school with 492 students compared with 330.
- •Menlo Park Academy is a charter school while Orchard School 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 Menlo Park Academy better than Orchard School?
On the Success Index (US), Menlo Park Academy ranks higher (82.8 vs 24.5 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 Menlo Park Academy and Orchard School?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Cleveland and Cleveland in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Menlo Park Academy: 330. Orchard School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Menlo Park Academy and Orchard School rank in Ohio?
Menlo Park Academy is 208th of 1,713 and Orchard School is 1527th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).