Chaparral Prep Academy vs Palmdale Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chaparral Prep Academy
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
594 students
Palmdale Academy Charter
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
989 students
| Measure | Chaparral Prep Academy Palmdale, California | Palmdale Academy Charter Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4936 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #47523 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 594 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 594 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.7% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 28.3 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmdale Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 87.7%).
- •Palmdale Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 28.3).
- •Palmdale Academy Charter is the larger school with 989 students compared with 594.
- •Chaparral Prep Academy is a public school while Palmdale Academy Charter is a charter 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 Chaparral Prep Academy better than Palmdale Academy Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chaparral Prep Academy and Palmdale Academy Charter?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chaparral Prep Academy: 594. Palmdale Academy Charter: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chaparral Prep Academy and Palmdale Academy Charter rank in California?
Chaparral Prep Academy is 4936th of 5,693 and Palmdale Academy Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).