Don Juan Avila Elementary vs Journey
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Don Juan Avila Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
Journey
Aliso Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
| Measure | Don Juan Avila Elementary Aliso Viejo, California | Journey Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #683 of 5,693 | #1727 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9635 of 50,301 | #22780 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 672 | 617 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 617 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 53.4).
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 35.2%).
- •Journey does better on students per teacher (25.7 vs 26.9).
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary is the larger school with 672 students compared with 617.
- •Don Juan Avila Elementary is a public school while Journey 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 Don Juan Avila Elementary better than Journey?
On the Success Index (US), Don Juan Avila Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 53.4 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 Don Juan Avila Elementary and Journey?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Don Juan Avila Elementary: 672. Journey: 617. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Don Juan Avila Elementary and Journey rank in California?
Don Juan Avila Elementary is 683rd of 5,693 and Journey is 1727th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).