Apricot Valley Elementary vs Walnut Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Walnut Grove Elementary
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
744 students
| Measure | Apricot Valley Elementary Patterson, California | Walnut Grove Elementary Patterson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3306 of 5,693 | #4745 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38375 of 50,301 | #46686 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 788 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.9% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 19% |
| city | Patterson | Patterson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Apricot Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.2 vs 16.9).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 19%).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 33%).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.9% vs 81.5%).
- •Walnut Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.3 vs 24.6).
- •Apricot Valley Elementary is the larger school with 788 students compared with 744.
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 Walnut Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Apricot Valley Elementary ranks higher (30.2 vs 16.9 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 Walnut Grove Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Patterson and Patterson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apricot Valley Elementary: 788. Walnut Grove Elementary: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apricot Valley Elementary and Walnut Grove Elementary rank in California?
Apricot Valley Elementary is 3306th of 5,693 and Walnut Grove Elementary is 4745th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).