Indian Creek Elementary vs Pacific Crest Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian Creek Elementary
Placerville · Public elementary · Grades K–4
392 students
Pacific Crest Academy
El Dorado · Charter high · Grades 9–12
117 students
| Measure | Indian Creek Elementary Placerville, California | Pacific Crest Academy El Dorado, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2577 of 5,693 | #60 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #32187 of 50,301 | #2236 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 392 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 29.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 49.5% |
| city | Placerville | El Dorado |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific Crest Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 39.6).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on math proficiency (49.5% vs 43%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 40%).
- •Pacific Crest Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 51.3%).
- •Indian Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.6 vs 29.3).
- •Indian Creek Elementary is the larger school with 392 students compared with 117.
- •Indian Creek Elementary is a public school while Pacific Crest 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 Indian Creek Elementary better than Pacific Crest Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific Crest Academy ranks higher (74.5 vs 39.6 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 Indian Creek Elementary and Pacific Crest Academy?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Placerville and El Dorado in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian Creek Elementary: 392. Pacific Crest Academy: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian Creek Elementary and Pacific Crest Academy rank in California?
Indian Creek Elementary is 2577th of 5,693 and Pacific Crest Academy is 60th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).