Fenton Charter Leadership Academy vs Vinedale College 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.
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy
Sun Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
Vinedale College Preparatory Academy
Sun Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
207 students
| Measure | Fenton Charter Leadership Academy Sun Valley, California | Vinedale College Preparatory Academy Sun Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2525 of 5,693 | #3735 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #31797 of 50,301 | #41306 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 313 | 207 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 207 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80.5% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 27% |
| city | Sun Valley | Sun Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fenton Charter Leadership Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.2 vs 25.7).
- •Fenton Charter Leadership Academy does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Fenton Charter Leadership Academy does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Fenton Charter Leadership Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80.5% vs 90.8%).
- •Vinedale College Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (17.3 vs 20.9).
- •Fenton Charter Leadership Academy is the larger school with 313 students compared with 207.
- •Fenton Charter Leadership Academy is a charter school while Vinedale College Preparatory Academy 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 Fenton Charter Leadership Academy better than Vinedale College Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Fenton Charter Leadership Academy ranks higher (40.2 vs 25.7 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 Fenton Charter Leadership Academy and Vinedale College Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Sun Valley and Sun Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy: 313. Vinedale College Preparatory Academy: 207. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fenton Charter Leadership Academy and Vinedale College Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Fenton Charter Leadership Academy is 2525th of 5,693 and Vinedale College Preparatory Academy is 3735th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).