Columbia Elementary School vs Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary School
Palm Bay · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
576 students
Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy
Palm Bay · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
462 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary School Palm Bay, Florida | Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy Palm Bay, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1472 of 2,187 | #815 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #25026 of 50,301 | #13309 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 576 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 65% |
| city | Palm Bay | Palm Bay |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 50.2).
- •Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (65% vs 46%).
- •Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 59.7%).
- •Columbia Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.9).
- •Columbia Elementary School is the larger school with 576 students compared with 462.
- •Columbia Elementary School is a public school while Odyssey Preparatory Charter 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 Columbia Elementary School better than Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy ranks higher (67.2 vs 50.2 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 Columbia Elementary School and Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Palm Bay and Palm Bay in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary School: 576. Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary School and Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy rank in Florida?
Columbia Elementary School is 1472nd of 2,187 and Odyssey Preparatory Charter Academy is 815th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).