Apricot Valley Elementary vs Patterson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apricot Valley Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
788 students
Patterson High
Patterson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,830 students
| Measure | Apricot Valley Elementary Patterson, California | Patterson High Patterson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3306 of 5,693 | #952 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38375 of 50,301 | #14186 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 788 | 1,830 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 1,830 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 18% |
| city | Patterson | Patterson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apricot Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 26.0).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Patterson High does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Patterson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 73.9%).
- •Patterson High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 24.6).
- •Patterson High is the larger school with 1,830 students compared with 788.
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 Apricot Valley Elementary better than Patterson High?
On the Success Index (US), Apricot Valley Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 26.0 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 Apricot Valley Elementary and Patterson High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Patterson and Patterson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apricot Valley Elementary: 788. Patterson High: 1,830. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apricot Valley Elementary and Patterson High rank in California?
Apricot Valley Elementary is 3306th of 5,693 and Patterson High is 952nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).