Cedarwood Elementary vs Forest Ranch Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedarwood Elementary
Magalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
271 students
Forest Ranch Charter
Forest Ranch · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
110 students
| Measure | Cedarwood Elementary Magalia, California | Forest Ranch Charter Forest Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4183 of 5,693 | #1290 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #43820 of 50,301 | #17196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 271 | 110 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 110 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.8% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 52% |
| city | Magalia | Forest Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Ranch Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 21.6).
- •Forest Ranch Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 80.8%).
- •Forest Ranch Charter does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 22.6).
- •Cedarwood Elementary is the larger school with 271 students compared with 110.
- •Cedarwood Elementary is a public school while Forest Ranch 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 Cedarwood Elementary better than Forest Ranch Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Ranch Charter ranks higher (61.4 vs 21.6 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 Cedarwood Elementary and Forest Ranch Charter?
About 6.9 km in a straight line, between Magalia and Forest Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedarwood Elementary: 271. Forest Ranch Charter: 110. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedarwood Elementary and Forest Ranch Charter rank in California?
Cedarwood Elementary is 4183rd of 5,693 and Forest Ranch Charter is 1290th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).