Collins PK-8 School vs Winthrop College Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collins PK-8 School
Riverview · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,644 students
Winthrop College Prep Academy
Fort Lauderdale · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,055 students
| Measure | Collins PK-8 School Riverview, Florida | Winthrop College Prep Academy Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 2,187 | #258 of 576 |
| National rank | #17051 of 50,301 | #7496 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,644 | 1,055 |
| Enrollment | 1,644 | 1,055 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.1% | 26.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 40.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Riverview | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Collins PK-8 School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.6 vs 53.4).
- •Winthrop College Prep Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 34.1%).
- •Collins PK-8 School does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 40.6).
- •Collins PK-8 School is the larger school with 1,644 students compared with 1,055.
- •Collins PK-8 School is a public school while Winthrop College Prep Academy 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 Collins PK-8 School better than Winthrop College Prep Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Collins PK-8 School ranks higher (61.6 vs 53.4 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 Collins PK-8 School and Winthrop College Prep Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Riverview and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collins PK-8 School: 1,644. Winthrop College Prep Academy: 1,055. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collins PK-8 School and Winthrop College Prep Academy rank in Florida?
Collins PK-8 School is 1022nd of 2,187 and Winthrop College Prep Academy is 258th of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).