Bathgate Elementary vs Chaparral Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bathgate Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Chaparral Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
604 students
| Measure | Bathgate Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Chaparral Elementary Ladera Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #680 of 5,693 | #472 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9624 of 50,301 | #7042 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 604 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 604 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 18% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 70% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Ladera Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chaparral Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 72.4).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 67%).
- •Bathgate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18% vs 31.8%).
- •Chaparral Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.9).
- •Chaparral Elementary is the larger school with 604 students compared with 570.
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 Bathgate Elementary better than Chaparral Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chaparral Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 72.4 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 Bathgate Elementary and Chaparral Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bathgate Elementary: 570. Chaparral Elementary: 604. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bathgate Elementary and Chaparral Elementary rank in California?
Bathgate Elementary is 680th of 5,693 and Chaparral Elementary is 472nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).