Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) vs KIPP Valiant Community Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 72 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School)
Gilroy · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
587 students
KIPP Valiant Community Prep
Menlo Park · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
587 students
| Measure | Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) Gilroy, California | KIPP Valiant Community Prep Menlo Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #819 of 5,693 | #4729 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11375 of 50,301 | #46603 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 587 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 587 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 90.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.0 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 17% |
| city | Gilroy | Menlo Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 17.0).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on math proficiency (69% vs 17%).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 37%).
- •Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 90.8%).
- •KIPP Valiant Community Prep does better on students per teacher (19.6 vs 28.0).
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 Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) better than KIPP Valiant Community Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) ranks higher (69.9 vs 17.0 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 Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) and KIPP Valiant Community Prep?
About 72 km in a straight line, between Gilroy and Menlo Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School): 587. KIPP Valiant Community Prep: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) and KIPP Valiant Community Prep rank in California?
Gilroy Prep (a Navigator School) is 819th of 5,693 and KIPP Valiant Community Prep is 4729th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).