Castaic Elementary vs Santa Clarita Valley International
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castaic Elementary
Castaic · Public elementary · Grades K–6
417 students
Santa Clarita Valley International
Castaic · Charter other · Grades K–12
548 students
| Measure | Castaic Elementary Castaic, California | Santa Clarita Valley International Castaic, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1427 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #18971 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 417 | 548 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 548 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.9% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 29.8 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 36% |
| city | Castaic | Castaic |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castaic Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Castaic Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 56%).
- •Castaic Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 44.7%).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 29.8).
- •Santa Clarita Valley International is the larger school with 548 students compared with 417.
- •Castaic Elementary is a public school while Santa Clarita Valley International 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 Castaic Elementary better than Santa Clarita Valley International?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Castaic Elementary and Santa Clarita Valley International?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Castaic and Castaic in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castaic Elementary: 417. Santa Clarita Valley International: 548. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castaic Elementary and Santa Clarita Valley International rank in California?
Castaic Elementary is 1427th of 5,693 and Santa Clarita Valley International is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).