Argonaut Elementary vs Christa McAuliffe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argonaut Elementary
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
Christa McAuliffe
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–8
358 students
| Measure | Argonaut Elementary Saratoga, California | Christa McAuliffe Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #32 of 5,693 | #111 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2191 of 50,301 | #3377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 367 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 367 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.5% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| city | Saratoga | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argonaut Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 83.0).
- •Argonaut Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Argonaut Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Argonaut Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.5% vs 9.8%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.9).
- •Argonaut Elementary is the larger school with 367 students compared with 358.
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 Argonaut Elementary better than Christa McAuliffe?
On the Success Index (US), Argonaut Elementary ranks higher (85.5 vs 83.0 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 Argonaut Elementary and Christa McAuliffe?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argonaut Elementary: 367. Christa McAuliffe: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argonaut Elementary and Christa McAuliffe rank in California?
Argonaut Elementary is 32nd of 5,693 and Christa McAuliffe is 111th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).