Dearborn Park International School vs Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dearborn Park International School
Seattle · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
340 students
Rainier Valley Leadership Academy
Seattle · Charter other · Grades 6–12
121 students
| Measure | Dearborn Park International School Seattle, Washington | Rainier Valley Leadership Academy Seattle, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #822 of 1,154 | – |
| National rank | #28236 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 340 | 121 |
| Enrollment | 340 | 121 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.8% | 56.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 37% |
| city | Seattle | Seattle |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dearborn Park International School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Dearborn Park International School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Dearborn Park International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.8% vs 56.2%).
- •Rainier Valley Leadership Academy does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 14.8).
- •Dearborn Park International School is the larger school with 340 students compared with 121.
- •Dearborn Park International School is a public school while Rainier Valley Leadership 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 Dearborn Park International School better than Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
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 Dearborn Park International School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Seattle and Seattle in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dearborn Park International School: 340. Rainier Valley Leadership Academy: 121. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dearborn Park International School and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy rank in Washington?
Dearborn Park International School is 822nd of 1,154 and Rainier Valley Leadership Academy is unranked among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).