Coral Gables Preparatory Academy vs Mater Grove Academy
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.
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy
Coral Gables · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
812 students
Mater Grove Academy
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
1,233 students
| Measure | Coral Gables Preparatory Academy Coral Gables, Florida | Mater Grove Academy Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #279 of 2,187 | #599 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4472 of 50,301 | #9321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 812 | 1,233 |
| Enrollment | 812 | 1,233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.2% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 70% |
| city | Coral Gables | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Coral Gables Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 72.9).
- •Coral Gables Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (81% vs 70%).
- •Coral Gables Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 70%).
- •Mater Grove Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 27.2%).
- •Coral Gables Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.9).
- •Mater Grove Academy is the larger school with 1,233 students compared with 812.
- •Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is a public school while Mater Grove 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 Coral Gables Preparatory Academy better than Mater Grove Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Coral Gables Preparatory Academy ranks higher (80.9 vs 72.9 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 Coral Gables Preparatory Academy and Mater Grove Academy?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Coral Gables and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy: 812. Mater Grove Academy: 1,233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Coral Gables Preparatory Academy and Mater Grove Academy rank in Florida?
Coral Gables Preparatory Academy is 279th of 2,187 and Mater Grove Academy is 599th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).