Loretto Elementary School vs River City Science Academy at Mandarin
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.
Loretto Elementary School
Jacksonville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,039 students
River City Science Academy at Mandarin
Jacksonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
870 students
| Measure | Loretto Elementary School Jacksonville, Florida | River City Science Academy at Mandarin Jacksonville, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #295 of 2,187 | #350 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #4663 of 50,301 | #5384 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,039 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.8% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 78% |
| city | Jacksonville | Jacksonville |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Loretto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 79.3).
- •Loretto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Loretto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.8% vs 34.7%).
- •River City Science Academy at Mandarin does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.3).
- •Loretto Elementary School is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 870.
- •Loretto Elementary School is a public school while River City Science Academy at Mandarin 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 Loretto Elementary School better than River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
On the Success Index (US), Loretto Elementary School ranks higher (80.6 vs 79.3 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 Loretto Elementary School and River City Science Academy at Mandarin?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Jacksonville and Jacksonville in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Loretto Elementary School: 1,039. River City Science Academy at Mandarin: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Loretto Elementary School and River City Science Academy at Mandarin rank in Florida?
Loretto Elementary School is 295th of 2,187 and River City Science Academy at Mandarin is 350th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).