Arete Charter Academy vs Cottage Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.7 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
Cottage Hill Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
| Measure | Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, California | Cottage Hill Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2942 of 5,693 | #1794 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35617 of 50,301 | #23896 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 207 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 47% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottage Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 34.4).
- •Cottage Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24.5%).
- •Cottage Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 34.8%).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 23.1).
- •Cottage Hill Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 207.
- •Arete Charter Academy is a charter school while Cottage Hill Elementary is a public 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 Arete Charter Academy better than Cottage Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cottage Hill Elementary ranks higher (51.8 vs 34.4 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 Cottage Hill Elementary?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arete Charter Academy: 207. Cottage Hill Elementary: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arete Charter Academy and Cottage Hill Elementary rank in California?
Arete Charter Academy is 2942nd of 5,693 and Cottage Hill Elementary is 1794th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).