College Park Elementary vs Wilmington Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College Park Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
470 students
Wilmington Preparatory Academy
Wilmington · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
91 students
| Measure | College Park Elementary Wilmington, North Carolina | Wilmington Preparatory Academy Wilmington, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #927 of 1,457 | #1047 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #41194 of 50,301 | #43254 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 470 | 91 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 91 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.4% | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 8.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •College Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.8 vs 22.6).
- •College Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •College Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Wilmington Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (8.3 vs 13.4).
- •College Park Elementary is the larger school with 470 students compared with 91.
- •College Park Elementary is a public school while Wilmington Preparatory 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 College Park Elementary better than Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), College Park Elementary ranks higher (25.8 vs 22.6 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 College Park Elementary and Wilmington Preparatory Academy?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College Park Elementary: 470. Wilmington Preparatory Academy: 91. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College Park Elementary and Wilmington Preparatory Academy rank in North Carolina?
College Park Elementary is 927th of 1,457 and Wilmington Preparatory Academy is 1047th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).