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Alcott Elementary vs Polytechnic High

A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 568 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureAlcott Elementary
Riverside, California
Polytechnic High
Riverside, California
Success Index (US)
39
Lower 50%
46
Lower 50%
State rank#2649 of 5,693#460 of 1,343
National rank#32861 of 50,301#9371 of 16,910
SectorPublicPublic
TypeElementaryHigh
Year rangeGrades Kโ€“6Grades 9โ€“12
Students6032,484
Enrollment6032,484
Free/reduced-price lunch62.5%70.4%
Students per teacher26.223.9
Reading proficiency50%77%
Math proficiency40%36%
cityRiversideRiverside
stateCaliforniaCalifornia
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The verdict

  • โ€ขPolytechnic High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 38.6).
  • โ€ขAlcott Elementary does better on math proficiency (40% vs 36%).
  • โ€ขPolytechnic High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 50%).
  • โ€ขAlcott Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.5% vs 70.4%).
  • โ€ขPolytechnic High does better on students per teacher (23.9 vs 26.2).
  • โ€ขPolytechnic High is the larger school with 2,484 students compared with 603.

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 Alcott Elementary better than Polytechnic High?

On the Success Index (US), Polytechnic High ranks higher (46.3 vs 38.6 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 Alcott Elementary and Polytechnic High?

About 568 m in a straight line, between Riverside and Riverside in California.

Which has the better Enrollment?

Alcott Elementary: 603. Polytechnic High: 2,484. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do Alcott Elementary and Polytechnic High rank in California?

Alcott Elementary is 2649th of 5,693 and Polytechnic High is 460th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).