Goshen Elementary vs Sycamore Valley Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Goshen Elementary
Visalia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
549 students
Sycamore Valley Academy
Visalia · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
419 students
| Measure | Goshen Elementary Visalia, California | Sycamore Valley Academy Visalia, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #5116 of 5,693 | #1744 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48173 of 50,301 | #23067 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 549 | 419 |
| Enrollment | 549 | 419 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.5% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 44% |
| city | Visalia | Visalia |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Valley Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.0 vs 13.8).
- •Sycamore Valley Academy does better on math proficiency (44% vs 19%).
- •Sycamore Valley Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 31%).
- •Sycamore Valley Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 88.5%).
- •Goshen Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.3).
- •Goshen Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 419.
- •Goshen Elementary is a public school while Sycamore Valley 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 Goshen Elementary better than Sycamore Valley Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Valley Academy ranks higher (53.0 vs 13.8 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 Goshen Elementary and Sycamore Valley Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Visalia and Visalia in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Goshen Elementary: 549. Sycamore Valley Academy: 419. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Goshen Elementary and Sycamore Valley Academy rank in California?
Goshen Elementary is 5116th of 5,693 and Sycamore Valley Academy is 1744th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).