Discovery Primary School vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Primary School
Milton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
506 students
Northwood Elementary
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
732 students
| Measure | Discovery Primary School Milton, Washington | Northwood Elementary Edgewood, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,154 | #351 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24596 of 50,301 | #12823 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 506 | 732 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 732 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 43.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 63% |
| city | Milton | Edgewood |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.9 vs 50.8).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.3% vs 50%).
- •Discovery Primary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Northwood Elementary is the larger school with 732 students compared with 506.
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 Discovery Primary School better than Northwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northwood Elementary ranks higher (67.9 vs 50.8 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 Discovery Primary School and Northwood Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Milton and Edgewood in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Primary School: 506. Northwood Elementary: 732. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Primary School and Northwood Elementary rank in Washington?
Discovery Primary School is 714th of 1,154 and Northwood Elementary is 351st of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).