Palm Pointe K8 School vs Tradition Preparatory High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Pointe K8 School
Port ST Lucie · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,597 students
Tradition Preparatory High School
Fort Lauderdale · Charter high · Grades 9–12
956 students
| Measure | Palm Pointe K8 School Port ST Lucie, Florida | Tradition Preparatory High School Fort Lauderdale, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1585 of 2,187 | #291 of 576 |
| National rank | #27042 of 50,301 | #8118 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,597 | 956 |
| Enrollment | 1,597 | 956 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.7% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Port ST Lucie | Fort Lauderdale |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tradition Preparatory High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.1 vs 47.2).
- •Tradition Preparatory High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 49.7%).
- •Palm Pointe K8 School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 20.3).
- •Palm Pointe K8 School is the larger school with 1,597 students compared with 956.
- •Palm Pointe K8 School is a public school while Tradition Preparatory High 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 Palm Pointe K8 School better than Tradition Preparatory High School?
On the Success Index (US), Tradition Preparatory High School ranks higher (51.1 vs 47.2 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 Palm Pointe K8 School and Tradition Preparatory High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Port ST Lucie and Fort Lauderdale in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Pointe K8 School: 1,597. Tradition Preparatory High School: 956. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Pointe K8 School and Tradition Preparatory High School rank in Florida?
Palm Pointe K8 School is 1585th of 2,187 and Tradition Preparatory High School is 291st of 576 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).