Addison Elementary vs KIPP Valiant Community Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Addison Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
KIPP Valiant Community Prep
Menlo Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
587 students
| Measure | Addison Elementary Palo Alto, California | KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 5,693 | #4729 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5280 of 50,301 | #46603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 366 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 17% |
| city | Palo Alto | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Addison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 17.0).
- •Addison Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 17%).
- •Addison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 37%).
- •Addison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 90.8%).
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 20.3).
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep is the larger school with 587 students compared with 366.
- •Addison Elementary is a public school while KIPP Valiant Community Prep 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 Addison Elementary better than KIPP Valiant Community Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Addison Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 17.0 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 Addison Elementary and KIPP Valiant Community Prep?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Addison Elementary: 366. KIPP Valiant Community Prep: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Addison Elementary and KIPP Valiant Community Prep rank in California?
Addison Elementary is 309th of 5,693 and KIPP Valiant Community Prep is 4729th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).