Colony Oak Elementary vs Ripona Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Ripona Elementary
Ripon · Public elementary · Grades K–8
473 students
| Measure | Colony Oak Elementary Ripon, California | Ripona Elementary Ripon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1518 of 5,693 | #2496 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20046 of 50,301 | #31610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 447 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.5 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 33% |
| city | Ripon | Ripon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colony Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 40.5).
- •Colony Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 33%).
- •Colony Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 51%).
- •Colony Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 48.2%).
- •Colony Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.5 vs 23.7).
- •Ripona Elementary is the larger school with 473 students compared with 447.
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 Ripona Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Colony Oak Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 40.5 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 Ripona Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Ripon and Ripon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colony Oak Elementary: 447. Ripona Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colony Oak Elementary and Ripona Elementary rank in California?
Colony Oak Elementary is 1518th of 5,693 and Ripona Elementary is 2496th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).