Classical Preparatory School vs Shady Hills Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Classical Preparatory School
Spring Hill · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,154 students
Shady Hills Elementary School
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Classical Preparatory School Spring Hill, Florida | Shady Hills Elementary School Spring Hill, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #896 of 2,187 |
| National rank | – | #14753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,154 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 1,154 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.2% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 63% |
| city | Spring Hill | Spring Hill |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shady Hills Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 55%).
- •Classical Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Classical Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.2% vs 59.9%).
- •Shady Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.3).
- •Classical Preparatory School is the larger school with 1,154 students compared with 444.
- •Classical Preparatory School is a charter school while Shady Hills 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 Classical Preparatory School better than Shady Hills Elementary School?
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 Classical Preparatory School and Shady Hills Elementary School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Spring Hill and Spring Hill in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Classical Preparatory School: 1,154. Shady Hills Elementary School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Classical Preparatory School and Shady Hills Elementary School rank in Florida?
Classical Preparatory School is unranked and Shady Hills Elementary School is 896th of 2,187 among other schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).