College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park vs Taylor Ranch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park
Fort Lauderdale · Charter elementary · Grades K–7
409 students
Taylor Ranch Elementary School
Venice · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
844 students
| Measure | College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park Fort Lauderdale, Florida | Taylor Ranch Elementary School Venice, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1300 of 2,187 | #201 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #21921 of 50,301 | #3409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–7 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 409 | 844 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 844 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44% | 32.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 78% |
| Math proficiency | – | 80% |
| city | Fort Lauderdale | Venice |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Taylor Ranch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 54.6).
- •Taylor Ranch Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.6% vs 44%).
- •Taylor Ranch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.4).
- •Taylor Ranch Elementary School is the larger school with 844 students compared with 409.
- •College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park is a charter school while Taylor Ranch 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 College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park better than Taylor Ranch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Taylor Ranch Elementary School ranks higher (83.0 vs 54.6 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 College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park and Taylor Ranch Elementary School?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Fort Lauderdale and Venice in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park: 409. Taylor Ranch Elementary School: 844. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park and Taylor Ranch Elementary School rank in Florida?
College Preparatory Academy at Wellen Park is 1300th of 2,187 and Taylor Ranch Elementary School is 201st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).