Frontier Elementary School vs Pinellas Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Elementary School
Clearwater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
542 students
Pinellas Preparatory Academy
Largo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
764 students
| Measure | Frontier Elementary School Clearwater, Florida | Pinellas Preparatory Academy Largo, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #900 of 2,187 | #375 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #14842 of 50,301 | #5745 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 542 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.1% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| city | Clearwater | Largo |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 64.9).
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38% vs 61.1%).
- •Frontier Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 13.6).
- •Pinellas Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 764 students compared with 542.
- •Frontier Elementary School is a public school while Pinellas 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 Frontier Elementary School better than Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pinellas Preparatory Academy ranks higher (78.7 vs 64.9 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 Frontier Elementary School and Pinellas Preparatory Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Clearwater and Largo in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Elementary School: 542. Pinellas Preparatory Academy: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Elementary School and Pinellas Preparatory Academy rank in Florida?
Frontier Elementary School is 900th of 2,187 and Pinellas Preparatory Academy is 375th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).