The Children's Reading Center
#122 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#2237 of 50,301 nationally
About The Children's Reading Center
The Children's Reading Center is a charter elementary located in Palatka, in the Putnam school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 275 students. Publicly funded charter schools operating under a performance contract; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 122nd of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (94th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 275.
There are 7 schools in Palatka; The Children's Reading Center ranks 1st of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)82%
- Reading proficiency (30%)72%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)37.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)–
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Children's Reading Center by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 275
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 37.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Reading proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near The Children's Reading Center
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Kelley Smith Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
776 students · 1.4 km away
Palatka JR - SR High School
Palatka · Public high · Grades 7–12
1,568 students · 3.3 km away
Putnam Academy of Arts and Sciences
Palatka · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
192 students · 4.0 km away
William D. Moseley Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
558 students · 4.8 km away
James A. Long Elementary School
Palatka · Public elementary · Grades K–6
565 students · 5.4 km away
Teen Parent PK Child Care Program
Palatka · Public other · Grades PK–PK
2 students · 7.1 km away
Browning-Pearce Elementary School
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
679 students · 12 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Children's Reading Center a good school?
The Children's Reading Center has a Success Index (US) of 85.5 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #122 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Children's Reading Center rank in Florida?
The Children's Reading Center ranks #122 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #2237 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Children's Reading Center?
The Children's Reading Center had 275 students in 2025.
Is The Children's Reading Center a elementary school or a high school?
The Children's Reading Center is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. It is a charter school.
What other schools are near The Children's Reading Center?
There are 7 schools within 15 km of The Children's Reading Center; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.