College and Career Preparatory Academy vs Heritage Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
College and Career Preparatory Academy
Fountain Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
168 students
Heritage Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
376 students
| Measure | College and Career Preparatory Academy Fountain Valley, California | Heritage Elementary Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1334 of 1,343 | #4644 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16724 of 16,910 | #46224 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 168 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 168 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.4% | 96% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 31% |
| city | Fountain Valley | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heritage Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.7 vs 8.1).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 5%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 15%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96% vs 96.4%).
- •Heritage Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 24.0).
- •Heritage Elementary is the larger school with 376 students compared with 168.
- •College and Career Preparatory Academy is a charter school while Heritage Elementary is a public 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 College and Career Preparatory Academy better than Heritage Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heritage Elementary ranks higher (17.7 vs 8.1 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 College and Career Preparatory Academy and Heritage Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Fountain Valley and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
College and Career Preparatory Academy: 168. Heritage Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do College and Career Preparatory Academy and Heritage Elementary rank in California?
College and Career Preparatory Academy is 1334th of 1,343 and Heritage Elementary is 4644th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).