Forestville Elementary vs Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forestville Elementary
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades K–1
72 students
Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle
Santa Rosa · Charter elementary · Grades 1–8
708 students
| Measure | Forestville Elementary Forestville, California | Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1264 of 5,693 | #1368 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16842 of 50,301 | #18348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 72 | 708 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 708 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 61% |
| Math proficiency | – | 49% |
| city | Forestville | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 59.8).
- •Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.8% vs 38.9%).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.8).
- •Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle is the larger school with 708 students compared with 72.
- •Forestville Elementary is a public school while Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle is a charter 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 Forestville Elementary better than Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forestville Elementary ranks higher (61.9 vs 59.8 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 Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle?
About 8.2 km in a straight line, between Forestville and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestville Elementary: 72. Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle: 708. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestville Elementary and Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle rank in California?
Forestville Elementary is 1264th of 5,693 and Oak Grove Elementary/Willowside Middle is 1368th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).