Golden Valley Orchard vs Pershing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Golden Valley Orchard
Orangevale · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
292 students
Pershing Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
494 students
| Measure | Golden Valley Orchard Orangevale, California | Pershing Elementary Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1748 of 5,693 | #1218 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23099 of 50,301 | #16278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 292 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.5% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| city | Orangevale | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 52.9).
- •Pershing Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Pershing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Golden Valley Orchard does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.0).
- •Pershing Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 292.
- •Golden Valley Orchard is a charter school while Pershing 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 Golden Valley Orchard better than Pershing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 52.9 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 Golden Valley Orchard and Pershing Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Orangevale and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Golden Valley Orchard: 292. Pershing Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Golden Valley Orchard and Pershing Elementary rank in California?
Golden Valley Orchard is 1748th of 5,693 and Pershing Elementary is 1218th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).