Forestville Academy vs Sebastopol Independent Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 7.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestville Academy
Forestville · Charter middle · Grades 2–8
152 students
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Sebastopol · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students
| Measure | Forestville Academy Forestville, California | Sebastopol Independent Charter Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 1,334 | #1230 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8737 of 15,369 | #16408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 2–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 152 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 152 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Forestville | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 44.9).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 37%).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 40.1%).
- •Forestville Academy does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 20.4).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter is the larger school with 286 students compared with 152.
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 Forestville Academy better than Sebastopol Independent Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Sebastopol Independent Charter ranks higher (62.6 vs 44.9 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 Forestville Academy and Sebastopol Independent Charter?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Forestville and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestville Academy: 152. Sebastopol Independent Charter: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestville Academy and Sebastopol Independent Charter rank in California?
Forestville Academy is 487th of 1,334 and Sebastopol Independent Charter is 1230th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).