Bell Hill Academy vs Yuba River Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bell Hill Academy
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–4
246 students
Yuba River Charter
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
323 students
| Measure | Bell Hill Academy Grass Valley, California | Yuba River Charter Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1806 of 5,693 | #2857 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24101 of 50,301 | #34854 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 246 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 246 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 54.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bell Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.5 vs 35.7).
- •Yuba River Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.2% vs 59.3%).
- •Bell Hill Academy does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 26.9).
- •Yuba River Charter is the larger school with 323 students compared with 246.
- •Bell Hill Academy is a public school while Yuba River 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 Bell Hill Academy better than Yuba River Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Bell Hill Academy ranks higher (51.5 vs 35.7 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 Bell Hill Academy and Yuba River Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bell Hill Academy: 246. Yuba River Charter: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bell Hill Academy and Yuba River Charter rank in California?
Bell Hill Academy is 1806th of 5,693 and Yuba River Charter is 2857th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).