Creative City Public Charter School vs Park Heights Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Creative City Public Charter School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
210 students
Park Heights Academy
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
| Measure | Creative City Public Charter School Baltimore, Maryland | Park Heights Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #860 of 879 | #842 of 879 |
| National rank | #48716 of 50,301 | #48077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 210 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.9% | 90% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Heights Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.1 vs 12.4).
- •Creative City Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (12% vs 7.5%).
- •Creative City Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (81.9% vs 90%).
- •Park Heights Academy does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 17.5).
- •Park Heights Academy is the larger school with 390 students compared with 210.
- •Creative City Public Charter School is a charter school while Park Heights Academy is a public 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 Creative City Public Charter School better than Park Heights Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Park Heights Academy ranks higher (14.1 vs 12.4 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 Creative City Public Charter School and Park Heights Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Creative City Public Charter School: 210. Park Heights Academy: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Creative City Public Charter School and Park Heights Academy rank in Maryland?
Creative City Public Charter School is 860th of 879 and Park Heights Academy is 842nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).