Cosumnes Oaks High vs Zehnder Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 766 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cosumnes Oaks High
Elk Grove · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,109 students
Zehnder Ranch Elementary
Elk Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
1,019 students
| Measure | Cosumnes Oaks High Elk Grove, California | Zehnder Ranch Elementary Elk Grove, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #214 of 1,343 | #835 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5307 of 16,910 | #11579 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 2,109 | 1,019 |
| Enrollment | 2,109 | 1,019 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 35.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.5 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 66% |
| city | Elk Grove | Elk Grove |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 61.9).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 53%).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Zehnder Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 38.9%).
- •Cosumnes Oaks High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 25.5).
- •Cosumnes Oaks High is the larger school with 2,109 students compared with 1,019.
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 Cosumnes Oaks High better than Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Zehnder Ranch Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 61.9 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 Cosumnes Oaks High and Zehnder Ranch Elementary?
About 766 m in a straight line, between Elk Grove and Elk Grove in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cosumnes Oaks High: 2,109. Zehnder Ranch Elementary: 1,019. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cosumnes Oaks High and Zehnder Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Cosumnes Oaks High is 214th of 1,343 and Zehnder Ranch Elementary is 835th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).