Berkeley Elementary vs Berkeley Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Elementary
Moncks Corner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Summerville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
764 students
| Measure | Berkeley Elementary Moncks Corner, South Carolina | Berkeley Preparatory Academy Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #674 of 688 | #56 of 688 |
| National rank | #46045 of 50,301 | #5109 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 658 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Moncks Corner | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 18.0).
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 18.8).
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 764 students compared with 658.
- •Berkeley Elementary is a public school while Berkeley 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 Berkeley Elementary better than Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks higher (79.7 vs 18.0 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 Berkeley Elementary and Berkeley Preparatory Academy?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Moncks Corner and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley Elementary: 658. Berkeley Preparatory Academy: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley Elementary and Berkeley Preparatory Academy rank in South Carolina?
Berkeley Elementary is 674th of 688 and Berkeley Preparatory Academy is 56th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).