Palmetto Elementary School vs Somerset Academy Lakes
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.4 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
Somerset Academy Lakes
Miami · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
400 students
| Measure | Palmetto Elementary School West Palm Beach, Florida | Somerset Academy Lakes Miami, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 2,187 | #1597 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #21338 of 50,301 | #27325 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 508 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.3% | 64% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 57% |
| city | West Palm Beach | Miami |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.5 vs 46.8).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on math proficiency (59% vs 57%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Somerset Academy Lakes does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64% vs 67.3%).
- •Palmetto Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 16.7).
- •Palmetto Elementary School is the larger school with 508 students compared with 400.
- •Palmetto Elementary School is a public school while Somerset Academy Lakes 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 Somerset Academy Lakes?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Elementary School ranks higher (55.5 vs 46.8 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 Somerset Academy Lakes?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and Miami in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palmetto Elementary School: 508. Somerset Academy Lakes: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palmetto Elementary School and Somerset Academy Lakes rank in Florida?
Palmetto Elementary School is 1262nd of 2,187 and Somerset Academy Lakes is 1597th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).