Del Lago Elementary vs Foothill Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Lago Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
362 students
Foothill Ranch Elementary
Foothill Ranch · Public elementary · Grades K–6
990 students
| Measure | Del Lago Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Foothill Ranch Elementary Foothill Ranch, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1989 of 5,693 | #711 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26274 of 50,301 | #9925 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 362 | 990 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 27.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 68% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Foothill Ranch |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.0 vs 48.3).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 43%).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 49.2%).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 27.5).
- •Foothill Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 990 students compared with 362.
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 Del Lago Elementary better than Foothill Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Ranch Elementary ranks higher (72.0 vs 48.3 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 Del Lago Elementary and Foothill Ranch Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Foothill Ranch in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Lago Elementary: 362. Foothill Ranch Elementary: 990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Lago Elementary and Foothill Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Del Lago Elementary is 1989th of 5,693 and Foothill Ranch Elementary is 711th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).