Arete Charter Academy vs Aspire College Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 173 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arete Charter Academy
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
207 students
Aspire College Academy
Oakland · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
206 students
| Measure | Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, California | Aspire College Academy Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2942 of 5,693 | #5032 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35617 of 50,301 | #47849 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 207 | 206 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 206 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 96.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 27% |
| city | Grass Valley | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arete Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 14.5).
- •Aspire College Academy does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24.5%).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (34.5% vs 22%).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 96.1%).
- •Aspire College Academy does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 23.0).
- •Arete Charter Academy is the larger school with 207 students compared with 206.
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 Arete Charter Academy better than Aspire College Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Arete Charter Academy ranks higher (34.4 vs 14.5 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 Arete Charter Academy and Aspire College Academy?
About 173 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arete Charter Academy: 207. Aspire College Academy: 206. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arete Charter Academy and Aspire College Academy rank in California?
Arete Charter Academy is 2942nd of 5,693 and Aspire College Academy is 5032nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).