Goethe International Charter vs Playa del Rey Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goethe International Charter
Los Angeles · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
479 students
Playa del Rey Elementary
Culver City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
272 students
| Measure | Goethe International Charter Los Angeles, California | Playa del Rey Elementary Culver City, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #866 of 5,693 | #820 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11863 of 50,301 | #11409 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 479 | 272 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 272 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.1% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Los Angeles | Culver City |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.2 vs 69.9).
- •Playa del Rey Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Goethe International Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.1% vs 41.9%).
- •Goethe International Charter does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.7).
- •Goethe International Charter is the larger school with 479 students compared with 272.
- •Goethe International Charter is a charter school while Playa del Rey Elementary is a public 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 Goethe International Charter better than Playa del Rey Elementary?
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 Goethe International Charter and Playa del Rey Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Culver City in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goethe International Charter: 479. Playa del Rey Elementary: 272. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goethe International Charter and Playa del Rey Elementary rank in California?
Goethe International Charter is 866th of 5,693 and Playa del Rey Elementary is 820th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).