Heritage Peak Charter vs Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Heritage Peak Charter
Rio Linda · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,181 students
Orchard Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
| Measure | Heritage Peak Charter Rio Linda, California | Orchard Elementary Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #4178 of 5,693 |
| National rank | – | #43799 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,181 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| city | Rio Linda | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 75.1%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 23.2).
- •Heritage Peak Charter is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 366.
- •Heritage Peak Charter is a charter school while Orchard 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 Heritage Peak Charter better than Orchard 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 Heritage Peak Charter and Orchard Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Peak Charter: 1,181. Orchard Elementary: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Peak Charter and Orchard Elementary rank in California?
Heritage Peak Charter is unranked and Orchard Elementary is 4178th of 5,693 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).