Arroyo Vista Elementary vs Philip J. Reilly Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arroyo Vista Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
508 students
Philip J. Reilly Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
| Measure | Arroyo Vista Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California | Philip J. Reilly Elementary Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 5,693 | #1001 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9973 of 50,301 | #13513 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 508 | 421 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 421 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28% | 27.3% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 57% |
| city | Rancho Santa Margarita | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 66.9).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 57%).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Philip J. Reilly Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.3% vs 28%).
- •Philip J. Reilly Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 24.2).
- •Arroyo Vista Elementary is the larger school with 508 students compared with 421.
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 Arroyo Vista Elementary better than Philip J. Reilly Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arroyo Vista Elementary ranks higher (71.9 vs 66.9 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 Arroyo Vista Elementary and Philip J. Reilly Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Rancho Santa Margarita and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arroyo Vista Elementary: 508. Philip J. Reilly Elementary: 421. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arroyo Vista Elementary and Philip J. Reilly Elementary rank in California?
Arroyo Vista Elementary is 713th of 5,693 and Philip J. Reilly Elementary is 1001st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).