Principle Academy Charter School vs South Main Street Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Jersey, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Principle Academy Charter School
Egg Harbor Township · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
434 students
South Main Street Elementary School
Pleasantville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
455 students
| Measure | Principle Academy Charter School Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey | South Main Street Elementary School Pleasantville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1314 of 1,479 | #1311 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #38502 of 50,301 | #38361 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.6% | 83.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 25% |
| city | Egg Harbor Township | Pleasantville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.1 vs 30.3).
- •Principle Academy Charter School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 25%).
- •South Main Street Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •South Main Street Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (83.1% vs 86.6%).
- •Principle Academy Charter School does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.0).
- •South Main Street Elementary School is the larger school with 455 students compared with 434.
- •Principle Academy Charter School is a charter school while South Main Street Elementary School 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 Principle Academy Charter School better than South Main Street Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Principle Academy Charter School and South Main Street Elementary School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Egg Harbor Township and Pleasantville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Principle Academy Charter School: 434. South Main Street Elementary School: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Principle Academy Charter School and South Main Street Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Principle Academy Charter School is 1314th of 1,479 and South Main Street Elementary School is 1311th of 1,479 among elementary schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).