Pleasant City Elementary School vs University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant City Elementary School
West Palm Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach
West Palm Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
246 students
| Measure | Pleasant City Elementary School West Palm Beach, Florida | University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach West Palm Beach, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2008 of 2,187 | #2045 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #36332 of 50,301 | #37641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 315 | 246 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 81.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | West Palm Beach | West Palm Beach |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant City Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 31.4).
- •University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Pleasant City Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.7% vs 90.2%).
- •Pleasant City Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.9).
- •Pleasant City Elementary School is the larger school with 315 students compared with 246.
- •Pleasant City Elementary School is a public school while University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach 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 Pleasant City Elementary School better than University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant City Elementary School ranks higher (33.4 vs 31.4 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 Pleasant City Elementary School and University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between West Palm Beach and West Palm Beach in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant City Elementary School: 315. University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach: 246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant City Elementary School and University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach rank in Florida?
Pleasant City Elementary School is 2008th of 2,187 and University Preparatory Academy Palm Beach is 2045th of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).