Green Tree Preparatory Academy vs Thoreau Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Green Tree Preparatory Academy
Milwaukee · Charter high · Grades 6–12
535 students
Thoreau Elementary
Milwaukee · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
353 students
| Measure | Green Tree Preparatory Academy Milwaukee, Wisconsin | Thoreau Elementary Milwaukee, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #430 of 446 | #1041 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #16262 of 16,910 | #49542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 535 | 353 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 353 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.6% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 6% |
| Math proficiency | – | 5% |
| city | Milwaukee | Milwaukee |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Green Tree Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.7 vs 9.7).
- •Green Tree Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.6% vs 95.8%).
- •Thoreau Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 23.3).
- •Green Tree Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 535 students compared with 353.
- •Green Tree Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Thoreau Elementary 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 Green Tree Preparatory Academy better than Thoreau Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Green Tree Preparatory Academy ranks higher (13.7 vs 9.7 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 Green Tree Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Milwaukee and Milwaukee in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Green Tree Preparatory Academy: 535. Thoreau Elementary: 353. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Green Tree Preparatory Academy and Thoreau Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Green Tree Preparatory Academy is 430th of 446 and Thoreau Elementary is 1041st of 1,069 among high schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).