Lutz Preparatory School vs Maniscalco K-8 School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lutz Preparatory School
Lutz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
779 students
Maniscalco K-8 School
Lutz · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
673 students
| Measure | Lutz Preparatory School Lutz, Florida | Maniscalco K-8 School Lutz, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #97 of 2,187 | #803 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #1940 of 50,301 | #13157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 779 | 673 |
| Enrollment | 779 | 673 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 0.9% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 93% | 63% |
| city | Lutz | Lutz |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lutz Preparatory School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 67.4).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on math proficiency (93% vs 63%).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 56%).
- •Lutz Preparatory School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (0.9% vs 38.8%).
- •Maniscalco K-8 School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 21.1).
- •Lutz Preparatory School is the larger school with 779 students compared with 673.
- •Lutz Preparatory School is a charter school while Maniscalco K-8 School is a public 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 Preparatory School better than Maniscalco K-8 School?
On the Success Index (US), Lutz Preparatory School ranks higher (86.2 vs 67.4 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 Preparatory School and Maniscalco K-8 School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lutz and Lutz in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lutz Preparatory School: 779. Maniscalco K-8 School: 673. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lutz Preparatory School and Maniscalco K-8 School rank in Florida?
Lutz Preparatory School is 97th of 2,187 and Maniscalco K-8 School is 803rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).