Heritage Peak Charter vs Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
Rio Linda · Public middle · Grades 7–8
331 students
| Measure | Heritage Peak Charter Rio Linda, California | Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1060 of 1,334 |
| National rank | – | #14292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,181 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 1,181 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.7% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 22% |
| city | Rio Linda | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rio Linda Preparatory Academy does better on math proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Heritage Peak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.7% vs 88.2%).
- •Rio Linda Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 23.2).
- •Heritage Peak Charter is the larger school with 1,181 students compared with 331.
- •Heritage Peak Charter is a charter school while Rio Linda Preparatory Academy 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 Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
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 Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Heritage Peak Charter: 1,181. Rio Linda Preparatory Academy: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Heritage Peak Charter and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Heritage Peak Charter is unranked and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is 1060th of 1,334 among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).