Cambridge Elementary vs Fair Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge Elementary
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
469 students
Fair Oaks Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
| Measure | Cambridge Elementary Concord, California | Fair Oaks Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 6 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5671 of 5,693 | #5006 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #50135 of 50,301 | #47773 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 469 | 323 |
| Enrollment | 469 | 323 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 85.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| city | Concord | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fair Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.7 vs 5.9).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.4% vs 95.7%).
- •Fair Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.7).
- •Cambridge Elementary is the larger school with 469 students compared with 323.
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 Cambridge Elementary better than Fair Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fair Oaks Elementary ranks higher (14.7 vs 5.9 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 Cambridge Elementary and Fair Oaks Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Concord and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge Elementary: 469. Fair Oaks Elementary: 323. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge Elementary and Fair Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Cambridge Elementary is 5671st of 5,693 and Fair Oaks Elementary is 5006th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).