Fort Washington Elementary vs Valley Oak Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Washington Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
568 students
Valley Oak Elementary
Fresno · Public elementary · Grades K–6
509 students
| Measure | Fort Washington Elementary Fresno, California | Valley Oak Elementary Fresno, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1143 of 5,693 | #613 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15245 of 50,301 | #8749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 568 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 568 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.4% | 36.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 72% |
| city | Fresno | Fresno |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Oak Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.8 vs 64.3).
- •Valley Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 59%).
- •Valley Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Valley Oak Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.5% vs 41.4%).
- •Valley Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 24.7).
- •Fort Washington Elementary is the larger school with 568 students compared with 509.
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 Fort Washington Elementary better than Valley Oak Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Oak Elementary ranks higher (73.8 vs 64.3 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 Fort Washington Elementary and Valley Oak Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fresno and Fresno in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Washington Elementary: 568. Valley Oak Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Washington Elementary and Valley Oak Elementary rank in California?
Fort Washington Elementary is 1143rd of 5,693 and Valley Oak Elementary is 613th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).