Cottonwood Creek Charter vs North Cottonwood
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Creek Charter
Cottonwood · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
294 students
North Cottonwood
Cottonwood · Public elementary · Grades K–4
498 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Creek Charter Cottonwood, California | North Cottonwood Cottonwood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #739 of 5,693 | #2598 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10304 of 50,301 | #32422 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 294 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 294 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 26.7 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Cottonwood | Cottonwood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cottonwood Creek Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 39.3).
- •Cottonwood Creek Charter does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Charter does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Cottonwood Creek Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 44%).
- •North Cottonwood does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 26.7).
- •North Cottonwood is the larger school with 498 students compared with 294.
- •Cottonwood Creek Charter is a charter school while North Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood Creek Charter better than North Cottonwood?
On the Success Index (US), Cottonwood Creek Charter ranks higher (71.4 vs 39.3 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 Cottonwood Creek Charter and North Cottonwood?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cottonwood and Cottonwood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Creek Charter: 294. North Cottonwood: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Creek Charter and North Cottonwood rank in California?
Cottonwood Creek Charter is 739th of 5,693 and North Cottonwood is 2598th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).