Mill Creek Academy vs Prairie Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Academy
Waukesha · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
324 students
Prairie Elementary
Waukesha · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
348 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Academy Waukesha, Wisconsin | Prairie Elementary Waukesha, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 1,069 | #345 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #11674 of 50,301 | #15000 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 324 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 324 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.8% | 28.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 52% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Waukesha | Waukesha |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 64.7).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.7% vs 35.8%).
- •Prairie Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Prairie Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 324.
- •Mill Creek Academy is a charter school while Prairie 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 Mill Creek Academy better than Prairie Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Academy ranks higher (69.5 vs 64.7 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 Mill Creek Academy and Prairie Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Waukesha and Waukesha in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Academy: 324. Prairie Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Academy and Prairie Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Mill Creek Academy is 248th of 1,069 and Prairie Elementary is 345th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).