Cottonwood Elementary vs Topaz Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottonwood Elementary
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
868 students
Topaz Preparatory Academy
Hesperia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
722 students
| Measure | Cottonwood Elementary Hesperia, California | Topaz Preparatory Academy Hesperia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5188 of 5,693 | #3559 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48413 of 50,301 | #40243 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 868 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 32% |
| city | Hesperia | Hesperia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Topaz Preparatory Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.3 vs 13.2).
- •Topaz Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Topaz Preparatory Academy does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 26%).
- •Topaz Preparatory Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 84.2%).
- •Cottonwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.8).
- •Cottonwood Elementary is the larger school with 868 students compared with 722.
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 Elementary better than Topaz Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Topaz Preparatory Academy ranks higher (27.3 vs 13.2 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 Elementary and Topaz Preparatory Academy?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Hesperia and Hesperia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottonwood Elementary: 868. Topaz Preparatory Academy: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottonwood Elementary and Topaz Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Cottonwood Elementary is 5188th of 5,693 and Topaz Preparatory Academy is 3559th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).