Kendale Lakes Elementary School vs Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kendale Lakes Elementary School
Miami · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
693 students
Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
733 students
| Measure | Kendale Lakes Elementary School Miami, Florida | Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #288 of 2,187 | #635 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4617 of 50,301 | #9956 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 693 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 693 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.6% | 60.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 88% |
| city | Miami | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kendale Lakes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 72.0).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) does better on math proficiency (88% vs 86%).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Kendale Lakes Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 60.2%).
- •Kendale Lakes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 19.8).
- •Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is the larger school with 733 students compared with 693.
- •Kendale Lakes Elementary School is a public school while Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) 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 Kendale Lakes Elementary School better than Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
On the Success Index (US), Kendale Lakes Elementary School ranks higher (80.7 vs 72.0 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 Kendale Lakes Elementary School and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus)?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Miami and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kendale Lakes Elementary School: 693. Pinecrest Academy (South Campus): 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kendale Lakes Elementary School and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) rank in Florida?
Kendale Lakes Elementary School is 288th of 2,187 and Pinecrest Academy (South Campus) is 635th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).