Island Park Elementary vs Lakeridge Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Island Park Elementary
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
Lakeridge Elementary School
Mercer Island · Public elementary · Grades K–5
401 students
| Measure | Island Park Elementary Mercer Island, Washington | Lakeridge Elementary School Mercer Island, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,154 | #23 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #847 of 50,301 | #1509 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 364 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.2% | 3.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 89% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 87% |
| city | Mercer Island | Mercer Island |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Island Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 87.4).
- •Lakeridge Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 83%).
- •Lakeridge Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 3.5%).
- •Island Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.4).
- •Lakeridge Elementary School is the larger school with 401 students compared with 364.
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 Island Park Elementary better than Lakeridge Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Island Park Elementary ranks higher (89.7 vs 87.4 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 Island Park Elementary and Lakeridge Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Mercer Island and Mercer Island in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Island Park Elementary: 364. Lakeridge Elementary School: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Island Park Elementary and Lakeridge Elementary School rank in Washington?
Island Park Elementary is 2nd of 1,154 and Lakeridge Elementary School is 23rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).