Ballard Elementary vs Santa Ynez Valley Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballard Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–6
113 students
Santa Ynez Valley Charter
Santa Ynez · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
189 students
| Measure | Ballard Elementary Solvang, California | Santa Ynez Valley Charter Santa Ynez, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 5,693 | #618 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #902 of 50,301 | #8877 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 113 | 189 |
| Enrollment | 113 | 189 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.6% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 52% |
| city | Solvang | Santa Ynez |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 73.6).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 52%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Ballard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.6% vs 20.6%).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Charter does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.1).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Charter is the larger school with 189 students compared with 113.
- •Ballard Elementary is a public school while Santa Ynez Valley Charter is a charter 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 Ballard Elementary better than Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Ballard Elementary ranks higher (89.4 vs 73.6 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 Ballard Elementary and Santa Ynez Valley Charter?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Solvang and Santa Ynez in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballard Elementary: 113. Santa Ynez Valley Charter: 189. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballard Elementary and Santa Ynez Valley Charter rank in California?
Ballard Elementary is 11th of 5,693 and Santa Ynez Valley Charter is 618th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).