Gold Oak Elementary vs Sky Mountain Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gold Oak Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
270 students
Sky Mountain Charter
Placerville · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,511 students
| Measure | Gold Oak Elementary Placerville, California | Sky Mountain Charter Placerville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1771 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #23392 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 270 | 2,511 |
| Enrollment | 270 | 2,511 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.6% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 23% |
| city | Placerville | Placerville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 23%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Sky Mountain Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 39.6%).
- •Gold Oak Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.5).
- •Sky Mountain Charter is the larger school with 2,511 students compared with 270.
- •Gold Oak Elementary is a public school while Sky Mountain Charter 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 Gold Oak Elementary better than Sky Mountain Charter?
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 Gold Oak Elementary and Sky Mountain Charter?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Placerville and Placerville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gold Oak Elementary: 270. Sky Mountain Charter: 2,511. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gold Oak Elementary and Sky Mountain Charter rank in California?
Gold Oak Elementary is 1771st of 5,693 and Sky Mountain Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).