Explore Academy vs Serrano Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Serrano Elementary
Villa Park · Public elementary · Grades K–6
524 students
| Measure | Explore Academy Orange, California | Serrano Elementary Villa Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #1301 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #17383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 126 | 524 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 524 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 40.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 25.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 55% |
| city | Orange | Villa Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Serrano Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 57.9%).
- •Explore Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 25.0).
- •Serrano Elementary is the larger school with 524 students compared with 126.
- •Explore Academy is a charter school while Serrano 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 Serrano 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 Serrano Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Orange and Villa Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Academy: 126. Serrano Elementary: 524. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Academy and Serrano Elementary rank in California?
Explore Academy is unranked and Serrano Elementary is 1301st of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).