Addison Elementary vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 152 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
Orchard Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
| Measure | Addison Elementary Palo Alto, California | Orchard Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #309 of 5,693 | #4178 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5280 of 50,301 | #43799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.2% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.3 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 27% |
| city | Palo Alto | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Addison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.4 vs 21.7).
- •Addison Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 27%).
- •Addison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 34%).
- •Addison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.2% vs 75.1%).
- •Addison Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 22.9).
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 Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Addison Elementary ranks higher (79.4 vs 21.7 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 Addison Elementary and Orchard Elementary?
About 152 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Addison Elementary: 366. Orchard Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Addison Elementary and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Addison Elementary is 309th of 5,693 and Orchard Elementary is 4178th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).