Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School vs Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School
Zephyrhills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
676 students
Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel
Wesley Chapel · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,312 students
| Measure | Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School Zephyrhills, Florida | Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel Wesley Chapel, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1225 of 2,187 | #1089 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #20579 of 50,301 | #18216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 676 | 1,312 |
| Enrollment | 676 | 1,312 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.5% | 29.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 54% | – |
| city | Zephyrhills | Wesley Chapel |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 56.5).
- •Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 60.5%).
- •Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 17.7).
- •Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is the larger school with 1,312 students compared with 676.
- •Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is a public school while Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel 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 Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School better than Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?
On the Success Index (US), Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel ranks higher (60.0 vs 56.5 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 Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School and Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Zephyrhills and Wesley Chapel in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School: 676. Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel: 1,312. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School and Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel rank in Florida?
Chester W. Taylor Jr. Elementary School is 1225th of 2,187 and Pinecrest Academy Wesley Chapel is 1089th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).