Cypress Elementary vs Options for Youth-Acton
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cypress Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
572 students
Options for Youth-Acton
Fontana · Charter high · Grades 7–12
2,171 students
| Measure | Cypress Elementary Fontana, California | Options for Youth-Acton Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5161 of 5,693 | #1262 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48329 of 50,301 | #16193 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 572 | 2,171 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 2,171 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.3% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 28.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 4% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (13.4 vs 14.1).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 4%).
- •Options for Youth-Acton does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 28%).
- •Options for Youth-Acton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 85.3%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 28.2).
- •Options for Youth-Acton is the larger school with 2,171 students compared with 572.
- •Cypress Elementary is a public school while Options for Youth-Acton is a charter 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 Cypress Elementary better than Options for Youth-Acton?
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 Cypress Elementary and Options for Youth-Acton?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cypress Elementary: 572. Options for Youth-Acton: 2,171. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cypress Elementary and Options for Youth-Acton rank in California?
Cypress Elementary is 5161st of 5,693 and Options for Youth-Acton is 1262nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).