Lutz K-8 School vs Lutz Preparatory School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lutz K-8 School
Lutz · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
771 students
Lutz Preparatory School
Lutz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
779 students
| Measure | Lutz K-8 School Lutz, Florida | Lutz Preparatory School Lutz, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #633 of 2,187 | #97 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #9944 of 50,301 | #1940 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 771 | 779 |
| Enrollment | 771 | 779 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 0.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 93% |
| city | Lutz | Lutz |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lutz Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 72.0).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 62%).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 64%).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 34.8%).
- •Lutz K-8 School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 21.1).
- •Lutz Preparatory School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 771.
- •Lutz K-8 School is a public school while Lutz Preparatory School 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 Lutz K-8 School better than Lutz Preparatory School?
On the Success Index (US), Lutz Preparatory School ranks higher (86.2 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 Lutz K-8 School and Lutz Preparatory School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Lutz and Lutz in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lutz K-8 School: 771. Lutz Preparatory School: 779. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lutz K-8 School and Lutz Preparatory School rank in Florida?
Lutz K-8 School is 633rd of 2,187 and Lutz Preparatory School is 97th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).