Del Lago Elementary vs Lake Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 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
Lake Forest Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students
| Measure | Del Lago Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Lake Forest Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1989 of 5,693 | #1861 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26274 of 50,301 | #24753 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 362 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 362 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.2% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.6 vs 48.3).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.2% vs 55.3%).
- •Del Lago Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.9).
- •Lake Forest Elementary is the larger school with 640 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 Lake Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Forest Elementary ranks higher (50.6 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 Lake Forest Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Lago Elementary: 362. Lake Forest Elementary: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Lago Elementary and Lake Forest Elementary rank in California?
Del Lago Elementary is 1989th of 5,693 and Lake Forest Elementary is 1861st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).