Chicago Park Elementary vs Colfax High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Park Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
120 students
Colfax High
Colfax · Public high · Grades 9–12
611 students
| Measure | Chicago Park Elementary Grass Valley, California | Colfax High Colfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1945 of 5,693 | #204 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #25556 of 50,301 | #5114 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 120 | 611 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 611 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Grass Valley | Colfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colfax High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 49.4).
- •Colfax High does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Colfax High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Colfax High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 44.2%).
- •Chicago Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 22.6).
- •Colfax High is the larger school with 611 students compared with 120.
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 Chicago Park Elementary better than Colfax High?
On the Success Index (US), Colfax High ranks higher (62.7 vs 49.4 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 Chicago Park Elementary and Colfax High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Colfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Park Elementary: 120. Colfax High: 611. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Park Elementary and Colfax High rank in California?
Chicago Park Elementary is 1945th of 5,693 and Colfax High is 204th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).