Grand Oaks Elementary vs Redding STEM Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grand Oaks Elementary
Shasta Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
320 students
Redding STEM Academy
Redding · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
253 students
| Measure | Grand Oaks Elementary Shasta Lake, California | Redding STEM Academy Redding, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4571 of 5,693 | #2475 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45849 of 50,301 | #31413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 320 | 253 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 253 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.8% | 59.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 42% |
| city | Shasta Lake | Redding |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Redding STEM Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 18.4).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Redding STEM Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 83.8%).
- •Grand Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.0).
- •Grand Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 320 students compared with 253.
- •Grand Oaks Elementary is a public school while Redding STEM 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 Grand Oaks Elementary better than Redding STEM Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Redding STEM Academy ranks higher (40.8 vs 18.4 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 Grand Oaks Elementary and Redding STEM Academy?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Shasta Lake and Redding in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grand Oaks Elementary: 320. Redding STEM Academy: 253. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grand Oaks Elementary and Redding STEM Academy rank in California?
Grand Oaks Elementary is 4571st of 5,693 and Redding STEM Academy is 2475th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).