Fairhaven Elementary vs Palmyra GATE Magnet
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairhaven Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–6
421 students
Palmyra GATE Magnet
Orange · Public elementary · Grades K–6
429 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Elementary Santa Ana, California | Palmyra GATE Magnet Orange, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5104 of 5,693 | #2662 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48125 of 50,301 | #32969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 421 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 77.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 42% |
| city | Santa Ana | Orange |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.5 vs 13.9).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 29%).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.4% vs 88.4%).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 23.4).
- •Palmyra GATE Magnet is the larger school with 429 students compared with 421.
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 Fairhaven Elementary better than Palmyra GATE Magnet?
On the Success Index (US), Palmyra GATE Magnet ranks higher (38.5 vs 13.9 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 Fairhaven Elementary and Palmyra GATE Magnet?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Orange in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhaven Elementary: 421. Palmyra GATE Magnet: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhaven Elementary and Palmyra GATE Magnet rank in California?
Fairhaven Elementary is 5104th of 5,693 and Palmyra GATE Magnet is 2662nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).