Palm Valley Elementary vs Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Palm Valley Elementary
Goodyear · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
643 students
Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School
Avondale · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
482 students
| Measure | Palm Valley Elementary Goodyear, Arizona | Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School Avondale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 1,136 | #441 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #17675 of 50,301 | #25396 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 643 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 643 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 54% |
| city | Goodyear | Avondale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palm Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 49.7).
- •Palm Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 54%).
- •Palm Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.7).
- •Palm Valley Elementary is the larger school with 643 students compared with 482.
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 Palm Valley Elementary better than Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Palm Valley Elementary ranks higher (60.8 vs 49.7 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 Palm Valley Elementary and Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Goodyear and Avondale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Palm Valley Elementary: 643. Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Palm Valley Elementary and Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Palm Valley Elementary is 321st of 1,136 and Rancho Santa Fe Elementary School is 441st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).