Park Ridge Elementary School vs Somerset Pines Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Ridge Elementary School
Pompano Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
Somerset Pines Academy
Pompano Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
447 students
| Measure | Park Ridge Elementary School Pompano Beach, Florida | Somerset Pines Academy Pompano Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2011 of 2,187 | #1733 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #36461 of 50,301 | #29917 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 549 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| city | Pompano Beach | Pompano Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Somerset Pines Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 33.2).
- •Somerset Pines Academy does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Somerset Pines Academy does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Park Ridge Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.9% vs 83%).
- •Park Ridge Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 23.5).
- •Park Ridge Elementary School is the larger school with 549 students compared with 447.
- •Park Ridge Elementary School is a public school while Somerset Pines Academy 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 Park Ridge Elementary School better than Somerset Pines Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Somerset Pines Academy ranks higher (43.1 vs 33.2 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 Park Ridge Elementary School and Somerset Pines Academy?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Pompano Beach and Pompano Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Ridge Elementary School: 549. Somerset Pines Academy: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Ridge Elementary School and Somerset Pines Academy rank in Florida?
Park Ridge Elementary School is 2011th of 2,187 and Somerset Pines Academy is 1733rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).