Arete Charter Academy vs Paragon Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 41 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
Paragon Collegiate Academy
Marysville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
208 students
| Measure | Arete Charter Academy Grass Valley, California | Paragon Collegiate Academy Marysville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2942 of 5,693 | #4085 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #35617 of 50,301 | #43294 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 207 | 208 |
| Enrollment | 207 | 208 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.4% | 70.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 17% |
| city | Grass Valley | Marysville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arete Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 22.5).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 17%).
- •Paragon Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 34.5%).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.4% vs 70.7%).
- •Arete Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 26.0).
- •Paragon Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 208 students compared with 207.
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 Paragon Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Arete Charter Academy ranks higher (34.4 vs 22.5 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 Paragon Collegiate Academy?
About 41 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Marysville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arete Charter Academy: 207. Paragon Collegiate Academy: 208. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arete Charter Academy and Paragon Collegiate Academy rank in California?
Arete Charter Academy is 2942nd of 5,693 and Paragon Collegiate Academy is 4085th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).