Beacon College Prep K-8 vs School for Advanced Studies North
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 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
School for Advanced Studies North
Miami · Public high · Grades 11–12
113 students
| Measure | Beacon College Prep K-8 Opa Locka, Florida | School for Advanced Studies North Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1888 of 2,187 | #135 of 576 |
| National rank | #33404 of 50,301 | #4683 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 11–12 |
| Students | 424 | 113 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 113 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.6% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 28.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Opa Locka | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •School for Advanced Studies North scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.4 vs 37.8).
- •School for Advanced Studies North does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 64.6%).
- •Beacon College Prep K-8 does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 28.3).
- •Beacon College Prep K-8 is the larger school with 424 students compared with 113.
- •Beacon College Prep K-8 is a charter school while School for Advanced Studies North 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 School for Advanced Studies North?
On the Success Index (US), School for Advanced Studies North ranks higher (64.4 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 School for Advanced Studies North?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Opa Locka and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beacon College Prep K-8: 424. School for Advanced Studies North: 113. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beacon College Prep K-8 and School for Advanced Studies North rank in Florida?
Beacon College Prep K-8 is 1888th of 2,187 and School for Advanced Studies North is 135th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).