Discovery Primary School vs Rainier View Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.8 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
Rainier View Elementary School
Federal Way · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
495 students
| Measure | Discovery Primary School Milton, Washington | Rainier View Elementary School Federal Way, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #714 of 1,154 | #1049 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #24596 of 50,301 | #38505 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 506 | 495 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 495 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50% | 78.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 34% |
| city | Milton | Federal Way |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 30.1).
- •Discovery Primary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50% vs 78.4%).
- •Discovery Primary School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.1).
- •Discovery Primary School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 495.
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 Rainier View Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Primary School ranks higher (50.8 vs 30.1 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 Rainier View Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Milton and Federal Way in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Primary School: 506. Rainier View Elementary School: 495. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Primary School and Rainier View Elementary School rank in Washington?
Discovery Primary School is 714th of 1,154 and Rainier View Elementary School is 1049th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).