Cottonwood vs Ocean Grove Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 187 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood
El Dorado Hills · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,563 students
Ocean Grove Charter
Boulder Creek · Charter other · Grades K–12
3,378 students
| Measure | Cottonwood El Dorado Hills, California | Ocean Grove Charter Boulder Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 3,563 | 3,378 |
| Enrollment | 3,563 | 3,378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 29.2 | 23.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 40% |
| city | El Dorado Hills | Boulder Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Grove Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.7% vs 42.5%).
- •Ocean Grove Charter does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 29.2).
- •Cottonwood is the larger school with 3,563 students compared with 3,378.
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 better than Ocean Grove Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cottonwood and Ocean Grove Charter?
About 187 km in a straight line, between El Dorado Hills and Boulder Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood: 3,563. Ocean Grove Charter: 3,378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood and Ocean Grove Charter rank in California?
Cottonwood is unranked and Ocean Grove Charter is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).