Bathgate Elementary vs Ladera Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 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
Ladera Ranch Elementary
Ladera Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–5
580 students
| Measure | Bathgate Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Ladera Ranch Elementary Ladera Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #680 of 5,693 | #450 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9624 of 50,301 | #6820 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 580 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 24.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 75% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Ladera Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ladera Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 72.4).
- •Ladera Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 67%).
- •Ladera Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.8% vs 31.8%).
- •Ladera Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.9).
- •Ladera Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 580 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 Ladera Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ladera Ranch Elementary ranks higher (76.8 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 Ladera Ranch Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Ladera Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bathgate Elementary: 570. Ladera Ranch Elementary: 580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bathgate Elementary and Ladera Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Bathgate Elementary is 680th of 5,693 and Ladera Ranch Elementary is 450th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).