Bathgate Elementary vs Las Flores 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.
Bathgate Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
Las Flores Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Bathgate Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Las Flores Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #680 of 5,693 | #765 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9624 of 50,301 | #10523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 65% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bathgate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 71.1).
- •Bathgate Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 65%).
- •Bathgate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Las Flores Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 31.8%).
- •Las Flores Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 25.9).
- •Bathgate Elementary is the larger school with 570 students compared with 328.
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 Las Flores Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bathgate Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 71.1 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 Las Flores Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bathgate Elementary: 570. Las Flores Elementary: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bathgate Elementary and Las Flores Elementary rank in California?
Bathgate Elementary is 680th of 5,693 and Las Flores Elementary is 765th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).