Explore Academy vs Taft Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 683 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Explore Academy
Orange · Charter other · Grades K–12
126 students
Taft Elementary
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | Explore Academy Orange, California | Taft Elementary Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #4396 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #44935 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 126 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 126 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 88.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 41% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Orange | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Explore Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 88.9%).
- •Explore Academy does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 27.6).
- •Taft Elementary is the larger school with 387 students compared with 126.
- •Explore Academy is a charter school while Taft 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 Taft 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 Taft Elementary?
About 683 m in a straight line, between Orange and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Explore Academy: 126. Taft Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Explore Academy and Taft Elementary rank in California?
Explore Academy is unranked and Taft Elementary is 4396th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).