Explore Academy vs Olive Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Academy
Orange · Charter other · Grades K–12
126 students
Olive Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
319 students
| Measure | Explore Academy Orange, California | Olive Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #4103 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #43355 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 126 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 74.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 40% |
| Math proficiency | – | 21% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 74.6%).
- •Explore Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.8).
- •Olive Elementary is the larger school with 319 students compared with 126.
- •Explore Academy is a charter school while Olive Elementary is a public 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 Explore Academy better than Olive Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Explore Academy and Olive Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Academy: 126. Olive Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Academy and Olive Elementary rank in California?
Explore Academy is unranked and Olive Elementary is 4103rd of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).