Castille Elementary vs Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castille Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
482 students
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Mission Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
704 students
| Measure | Castille Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #600 of 5,693 | #229 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8564 of 50,301 | #4504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 482 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 482 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.6% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 74.0).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Castille Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 27.6%).
- •Castille Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.1 vs 26.1).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is the larger school with 704 students compared with 482.
- •Castille Elementary is a public school while Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County 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 Castille Elementary better than Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County ranks higher (80.9 vs 74.0 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 Castille Elementary and Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castille Elementary: 482. Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castille Elementary and Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County rank in California?
Castille Elementary is 600th of 5,693 and Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is 229th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).