Fair Oaks Ranch Community vs Golden Oak Community
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fair Oaks Ranch Community
Santa Clarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
866 students
Golden Oak Community
Santa Clarita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
533 students
| Measure | Fair Oaks Ranch Community Santa Clarita, California | Golden Oak Community Santa Clarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1891 of 5,693 | #1154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25083 of 50,301 | #15322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 866 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 866 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 28.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 57% |
| city | Santa Clarita | Santa Clarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Golden Oak Community scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.2 vs 50.1).
- •Golden Oak Community does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Golden Oak Community does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Golden Oak Community does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 54.7%).
- •Fair Oaks Ranch Community does better on students per teacher (27.1 vs 28.1).
- •Fair Oaks Ranch Community is the larger school with 866 students compared with 533.
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 Fair Oaks Ranch Community better than Golden Oak Community?
On the Success Index (US), Golden Oak Community ranks higher (64.2 vs 50.1 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 Fair Oaks Ranch Community and Golden Oak Community?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Clarita and Santa Clarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fair Oaks Ranch Community: 866. Golden Oak Community: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fair Oaks Ranch Community and Golden Oak Community rank in California?
Fair Oaks Ranch Community is 1891st of 5,693 and Golden Oak Community is 1154th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).