Berkeley Preparatory Academy vs Carolyn Lewis School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in South Carolina, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berkeley Preparatory Academy
Summerville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
764 students
Carolyn Lewis School
Summerville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,078 students
| Measure | Berkeley Preparatory Academy Summerville, South Carolina | Carolyn Lewis School Summerville, South Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #56 of 688 | #520 of 688 |
| National rank | #5109 of 50,301 | #35017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 764 | 1,078 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 1,078 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Summerville | Summerville |
| state | South Carolina | South Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 35.4).
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.1).
- •Carolyn Lewis School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 764.
- •Berkeley Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Carolyn Lewis 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 Berkeley Preparatory Academy better than Carolyn Lewis School?
On the Success Index (US), Berkeley Preparatory Academy ranks higher (79.7 vs 35.4 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 Berkeley Preparatory Academy and Carolyn Lewis School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Summerville and Summerville in South Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy: 764. Carolyn Lewis School: 1,078. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berkeley Preparatory Academy and Carolyn Lewis School rank in South Carolina?
Berkeley Preparatory Academy is 56th of 688 and Carolyn Lewis School is 520th of 688 among elementary schools in South Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).