Fairhaven Elementary vs Sierra Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Sierra Preparatory Academy
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
697 students
| Measure | Fairhaven Elementary Santa Ana, California | Sierra Preparatory Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5104 of 5,693 | #5528 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48125 of 50,301 | #49649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 421 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.4% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 9% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairhaven Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 9.3).
- •Fairhaven Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 9%).
- •Fairhaven Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 19%).
- •Fairhaven Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.4% vs 94.1%).
- •Sierra Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.4).
- •Sierra Preparatory Academy is the larger school with 697 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 Sierra Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fairhaven Elementary ranks higher (13.9 vs 9.3 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 Sierra Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairhaven Elementary: 421. Sierra Preparatory Academy: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairhaven Elementary and Sierra Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Fairhaven Elementary is 5104th of 5,693 and Sierra Preparatory Academy is 5528th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).