Patterson Park Public Charter School vs William Paca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 293 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Patterson Park Public Charter School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
730 students
William Paca Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
414 students
| Measure | Patterson Park Public Charter School Baltimore, Maryland | William Paca Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #517 of 879 | #652 of 879 |
| National rank | #33694 of 50,301 | #41044 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 730 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 730 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patterson Park Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.5 vs 26.1).
- •Patterson Park Public Charter School does better on math proficiency (25% vs 7.5%).
- •Patterson Park Public Charter School does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 7.5%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 62.2%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 14.0).
- •Patterson Park Public Charter School is the larger school with 730 students compared with 414.
- •Patterson Park Public Charter School is a charter school while William Paca Elementary 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 Patterson Park Public Charter School better than William Paca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Patterson Park Public Charter School ranks higher (37.5 vs 26.1 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 Patterson Park Public Charter School and William Paca Elementary?
About 293 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Patterson Park Public Charter School: 730. William Paca Elementary: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Patterson Park Public Charter School and William Paca Elementary rank in Maryland?
Patterson Park Public Charter School is 517th of 879 and William Paca Elementary is 652nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).