Garden Grove Elementary vs Knolls Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Grove Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
283 students
Knolls Elementary
Simi Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–6
212 students
| Measure | Garden Grove Elementary Simi Valley, California | Knolls Elementary Simi Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2424 of 5,693 | #2927 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30932 of 50,301 | #35510 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 283 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.7% | 56.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 27% |
| city | Simi Valley | Simi Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.5 vs 34.6).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Garden Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 42%).
- •Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 59.7%).
- •Knolls Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 18.9).
- •Garden Grove Elementary is the larger school with 283 students compared with 212.
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 Garden Grove Elementary better than Knolls Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Grove Elementary ranks higher (41.5 vs 34.6 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 Garden Grove Elementary and Knolls Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Simi Valley and Simi Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Grove Elementary: 283. Knolls Elementary: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Grove Elementary and Knolls Elementary rank in California?
Garden Grove Elementary is 2424th of 5,693 and Knolls Elementary is 2927th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).