Forestville Elementary vs Sebastopol Independent Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.8 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
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Sebastopol · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students
| Measure | Forestville Elementary Forestville, California | Sebastopol Independent Charter Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1264 of 5,693 | #1230 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16842 of 50,301 | #16408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–1 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 72 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 72 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.9% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Forestville | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.9 vs 62.6).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 38.9%).
- •Forestville Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 20.4).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter is the larger school with 286 students compared with 72.
- •Forestville Elementary is a public school while Sebastopol Independent Charter 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 Sebastopol Independent Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Forestville Elementary and Sebastopol Independent Charter?
About 7.8 km in a straight line, between Forestville and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forestville Elementary: 72. Sebastopol Independent Charter: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forestville Elementary and Sebastopol Independent Charter rank in California?
Forestville Elementary is 1264th of 5,693 and Sebastopol Independent Charter is 1230th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).