Forest Hills Elementary School vs Legacy Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 715 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hills Elementary School
Tampa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
731 students
Legacy Preparatory Academy
Tampa · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
102 students
| Measure | Forest Hills Elementary School Tampa, Florida | Legacy Preparatory Academy Tampa, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2049 of 2,187 | #1892 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #37791 of 50,301 | #33515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 731 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Tampa | Tampa |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.7 vs 31.1).
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Legacy Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 33%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.6% vs 94.1%).
- •Forest Hills Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.4).
- •Forest Hills Elementary School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 102.
- •Forest Hills Elementary School is a public school while Legacy Preparatory 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 Forest Hills Elementary School better than Legacy Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Legacy Preparatory Academy ranks higher (37.7 vs 31.1 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 Forest Hills Elementary School and Legacy Preparatory Academy?
About 715 m in a straight line, between Tampa and Tampa in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hills Elementary School: 731. Legacy Preparatory Academy: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hills Elementary School and Legacy Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Forest Hills Elementary School is 2049th of 2,187 and Legacy Preparatory Academy is 1892nd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).