Desert Knolls Elementary vs Sixth Street Prep
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.
Desert Knolls Elementary
Apple Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
582 students
Sixth Street Prep
Victorville · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
229 students
| Measure | Desert Knolls Elementary Apple Valley, California | Sixth Street Prep Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3964 of 5,693 | #1149 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42678 of 50,301 | #15280 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 582 | 229 |
| Enrollment | 582 | 229 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 74.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 72% |
| city | Apple Valley | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sixth Street Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.3 vs 23.4).
- •Sixth Street Prep does better on math proficiency (72% vs 23%).
- •Sixth Street Prep does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Sixth Street Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.2% vs 77.3%).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.9).
- •Desert Knolls Elementary is the larger school with 582 students compared with 229.
- •Desert Knolls Elementary is a public school while Sixth Street Prep 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 Desert Knolls Elementary better than Sixth Street Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Sixth Street Prep ranks higher (64.3 vs 23.4 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 Desert Knolls Elementary and Sixth Street Prep?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Apple Valley and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Desert Knolls Elementary: 582. Sixth Street Prep: 229. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Desert Knolls Elementary and Sixth Street Prep rank in California?
Desert Knolls Elementary is 3964th of 5,693 and Sixth Street Prep is 1149th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).