Melrose Elementary School vs Palm Beach Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 284 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Melrose Elementary School
ST Petersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
Palm Beach Public School
Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
356 students
| Measure | Melrose Elementary School ST Petersburg, Florida | Palm Beach Public School Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #2080 of 2,187 | #241 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #38817 of 50,301 | #4073 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.4% | 31.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 82% |
| city | ST Petersburg | Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Beach Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.7 vs 29.6).
- •Palm Beach Public School does better on math proficiency (82% vs 37%).
- •Palm Beach Public School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 27%).
- •Palm Beach Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 90.4%).
- •Melrose Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.8).
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 Melrose Elementary School better than Palm Beach Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Beach Public School ranks higher (81.7 vs 29.6 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 Melrose Elementary School and Palm Beach Public School?
About 284 km in a straight line, between ST Petersburg and Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Melrose Elementary School: 356. Palm Beach Public School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Melrose Elementary School and Palm Beach Public School rank in Florida?
Melrose Elementary School is 2080th of 2,187 and Palm Beach Public School is 241st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).