Palmetto Elementary School vs Renaissance Charter School at Summit
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palmetto Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Renaissance Charter School at Summit
West Palm Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
985 students
| Measure | Palmetto Elementary School West Palm Beach, Florida | Renaissance Charter School at Summit West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 2,187 | #1871 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #21338 of 50,301 | #33053 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 508 | 985 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 985 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 97.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 50% |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 38.4).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 50%).
- •Renaissance Charter School at Summit does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 46%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.3% vs 97.1%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.7).
- •Renaissance Charter School at Summit is the larger school with 985 students compared with 508.
- •Palmetto Elementary School is a public school while Renaissance Charter School at Summit 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 Palmetto Elementary School better than Renaissance Charter School at Summit?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Elementary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 38.4 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 Palmetto Elementary School and Renaissance Charter School at Summit?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto Elementary School: 508. Renaissance Charter School at Summit: 985. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Elementary School and Renaissance Charter School at Summit rank in Florida?
Palmetto Elementary School is 1262nd of 2,187 and Renaissance Charter School at Summit is 1871st of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).