John R. Peterson Elementary vs Kinetic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John R. Peterson Elementary
Huntington Beach · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
Kinetic Academy
Huntington Beach · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
361 students
| Measure | John R. Peterson Elementary Huntington Beach, California | Kinetic Academy Huntington Beach, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #996 of 5,693 | #502 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13494 of 50,301 | #7402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 477 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.1% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 72% |
| city | Huntington Beach | Huntington Beach |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kinetic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 66.9).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on math proficiency (72% vs 66%).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 46.1%).
- •Kinetic Academy does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 23.9).
- •John R. Peterson Elementary is the larger school with 477 students compared with 361.
- •John R. Peterson Elementary is a public school while Kinetic 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 John R. Peterson Elementary better than Kinetic Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Kinetic Academy ranks higher (75.9 vs 66.9 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 John R. Peterson Elementary and Kinetic Academy?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Huntington Beach and Huntington Beach in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John R. Peterson Elementary: 477. Kinetic Academy: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John R. Peterson Elementary and Kinetic Academy rank in California?
John R. Peterson Elementary is 996th of 5,693 and Kinetic Academy is 502nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).