Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences vs El Centro District Wide Preschool
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 522 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences
El Centro · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
230 students
El Centro District Wide Preschool
El Centro · Public other
| Measure | Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences El Centro, California | El Centro District Wide Preschool El Centro, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #4028 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #42987 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | – |
| Students | 230 | – |
| Enrollment | 230 | – |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.5% | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.2 | – |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | El Centro | El Centro |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is a charter school while El Centro District Wide Preschool 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 Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences better than El Centro District Wide Preschool?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and El Centro District Wide Preschool?
About 522 m in a straight line, between El Centro and El Centro in California.
How do Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences and El Centro District Wide Preschool rank in California?
Ballington Academy for the Arts and Sciences is 4028th of 5,693 and El Centro District Wide Preschool is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).