El Toro High vs Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Toro High
Lake Forest · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,902 students
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Lake Forest · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | El Toro High Lake Forest, California | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #272 of 1,343 | #470 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6403 of 16,910 | #7010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,902 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 1,902 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 29.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 72% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 57.6).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on math proficiency (72% vs 52%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 50.2%).
- •El Toro High does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 29.7).
- •El Toro High is the larger school with 1,902 students compared with 565.
- •El Toro High is a public school while Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley 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 El Toro High better than Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley ranks higher (76.5 vs 57.6 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 El Toro High and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Toro High: 1,902. Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Toro High and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley rank in California?
El Toro High is 272nd of 1,343 and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is 470th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).