Christa McAuliffe Elementary vs Virginia Peterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 407 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Paso Robles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe Elementary Oceanside, California | Virginia Peterson Elementary Paso Robles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2691 of 5,693 | #3503 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33204 of 50,301 | #39839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 461 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 37% |
| city | Oceanside | Paso Robles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.1 vs 28.0).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 37%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Christa McAuliffe Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59% vs 70.3%).
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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary better than Virginia Peterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe Elementary ranks higher (38.1 vs 28.0 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 Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Virginia Peterson Elementary?
About 407 km in a straight line, between Oceanside and Paso Robles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary: 461. Virginia Peterson Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe Elementary and Virginia Peterson Elementary rank in California?
Christa McAuliffe Elementary is 2691st of 5,693 and Virginia Peterson Elementary is 3503rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).