Colony Oak Elementary vs Great Valley Academy - Salida
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colony Oak Elementary
Ripon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
447 students
Great Valley Academy - Salida
Modesto · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
927 students
| Measure | Colony Oak Elementary Ripon, California | Great Valley Academy - Salida Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1518 of 5,693 | #2407 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20046 of 50,301 | #30813 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 447 | 927 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 927 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 25.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| city | Ripon | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colony Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 41.7).
- •Colony Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Colony Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 46%).
- •Colony Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 31.3%).
- •Colony Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 25.1).
- •Great Valley Academy - Salida is the larger school with 927 students compared with 447.
- •Colony Oak Elementary is a public school while Great Valley Academy - Salida 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 Colony Oak Elementary better than Great Valley Academy - Salida?
On the Success Index (US), Colony Oak Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 41.7 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 Colony Oak Elementary and Great Valley Academy - Salida?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colony Oak Elementary: 447. Great Valley Academy - Salida: 927. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colony Oak Elementary and Great Valley Academy - Salida rank in California?
Colony Oak Elementary is 1518th of 5,693 and Great Valley Academy - Salida is 2407th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).