Browns Valley Elementary vs Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Valley Elementary
Vacaville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
806 students
Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy
Vacaville · Charter high · Grades 9–12
474 students
| Measure | Browns Valley Elementary Vacaville, California | Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy Vacaville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1906 of 5,693 | #171 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25218 of 50,301 | #4594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 806 | 474 |
| Enrollment | 806 | 474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.1% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 47% |
| city | Vacaville | Vacaville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.7 vs 49.9).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 57%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 43.1%).
- •Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.4).
- •Browns Valley Elementary is the larger school with 806 students compared with 474.
- •Browns Valley Elementary is a public school while Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy 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 Browns Valley Elementary better than Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy ranks higher (64.7 vs 49.9 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 Browns Valley Elementary and Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Vacaville and Vacaville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns Valley Elementary: 806. Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy: 474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns Valley Elementary and Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy rank in California?
Browns Valley Elementary is 1906th of 5,693 and Buckingham Collegiate Charter Academy is 171st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).