Beacon College Prep K-8 vs Rainbow Park Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beacon College Prep K-8
Opa Locka · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
424 students
Rainbow Park Elementary School
Opa Locka · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
172 students
| Measure | Beacon College Prep K-8 Opa Locka, Florida | Rainbow Park Elementary School Opa Locka, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1888 of 2,187 | #1595 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #33404 of 50,301 | #27251 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 424 | 172 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 172 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 77.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Opa Locka | Opa Locka |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rainbow Park Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 37.8).
- •Rainbow Park Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Rainbow Park Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Beacon College Prep K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.6% vs 77.9%).
- •Beacon College Prep K-8 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 17.2).
- •Beacon College Prep K-8 is the larger school with 424 students compared with 172.
- •Beacon College Prep K-8 is a charter school while Rainbow Park Elementary School 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 Beacon College Prep K-8 better than Rainbow Park Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Rainbow Park Elementary School ranks higher (46.9 vs 37.8 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 Beacon College Prep K-8 and Rainbow Park Elementary School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Opa Locka and Opa Locka in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon College Prep K-8: 424. Rainbow Park Elementary School: 172. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon College Prep K-8 and Rainbow Park Elementary School rank in Florida?
Beacon College Prep K-8 is 1888th of 2,187 and Rainbow Park Elementary School is 1595th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).