Apple Blossom vs Sebastopol Independent Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Blossom
Sebastopol · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Sebastopol · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students
| Measure | Apple Blossom Sebastopol, California | Sebastopol Independent Charter Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1690 of 5,693 | #1230 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22339 of 50,301 | #16408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 305 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Sebastopol | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 54.0).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Apple Blossom does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 36.7%).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.8).
- •Apple Blossom is the larger school with 305 students compared with 286.
- •Apple Blossom is a public school while Sebastopol Independent Charter 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 Apple Blossom better than Sebastopol Independent Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Sebastopol Independent Charter ranks higher (62.6 vs 54.0 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 Apple Blossom and Sebastopol Independent Charter?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Blossom: 305. Sebastopol Independent Charter: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Blossom and Sebastopol Independent Charter rank in California?
Apple Blossom is 1690th of 5,693 and Sebastopol Independent Charter is 1230th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).