Garden Valley Elementary vs SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Valley Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
365 students
SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy
Sacramento · Charter high · Grades 7–12
234 students
| Measure | Garden Valley Elementary Sacramento, California | SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4560 of 5,693 | #1034 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45783 of 50,301 | #14716 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 365 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 365 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.1 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 10% |
| city | Sacramento | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.3 vs 18.5).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Garden Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.9% vs 92.1%).
- •SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 26.1).
- •Garden Valley Elementary is the larger school with 365 students compared with 234.
- •Garden Valley Elementary is a public school while SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy 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 Garden Valley Elementary better than SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy?
On the Success Index (US), SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy ranks higher (23.3 vs 18.5 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 Valley Elementary and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Valley Elementary: 365. SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Valley Elementary and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy rank in California?
Garden Valley Elementary is 4560th of 5,693 and SAVA - Sacramento Academic and Vocational Academy is 1034th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).