Bartram Springs Elementary vs Valley Ridge Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bartram Springs Elementary
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,013 students
Valley Ridge Academy
Ponte Vedra · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,178 students
| Measure | Bartram Springs Elementary Jacksonville, Florida | Valley Ridge Academy Ponte Vedra, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #222 of 2,187 | #135 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3723 of 50,301 | #2463 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,013 | 1,178 |
| Enrollment | 1,013 | 1,178 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 17.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 91% |
| city | Jacksonville | Ponte Vedra |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Ridge Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.0 vs 82.3).
- •Valley Ridge Academy does better on math proficiency (91% vs 81%).
- •Valley Ridge Academy does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Valley Ridge Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 23.5%).
- •Bartram Springs Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.8).
- •Valley Ridge Academy is the larger school with 1,178 students compared with 1,013.
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 Bartram Springs Elementary better than Valley Ridge Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Ridge Academy ranks higher (85.0 vs 82.3 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 Bartram Springs Elementary and Valley Ridge Academy?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Ponte Vedra in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bartram Springs Elementary: 1,013. Valley Ridge Academy: 1,178. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bartram Springs Elementary and Valley Ridge Academy rank in Florida?
Bartram Springs Elementary is 222nd of 2,187 and Valley Ridge Academy is 135th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).