Highland Elementary vs Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 562 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Inglewood · Public elementary · Grades K–6
323 students
Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter
Inglewood · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
426 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Inglewood, California | Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter Inglewood, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4803 of 5,693 | #1567 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #46917 of 50,301 | #20641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 426 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 426 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.8 | 38.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 63% |
| city | Inglewood | Inglewood |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 16.4).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (63% vs 25%).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 95.7%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.8 vs 38.7).
- •Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter is the larger school with 426 students compared with 323.
- •Highland Elementary is a public school while Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter 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 Highland Elementary better than Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter ranks higher (56.5 vs 16.4 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 Highland Elementary and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter?
About 562 m in a straight line, between Inglewood and Inglewood in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 323. Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter: 426. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 4803rd of 5,693 and Wilder's Preparatory Academy Charter is 1567th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).