Journey vs Laguna Niguel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Journey
Aliso Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
Laguna Niguel Elementary
Laguna Niguel · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students
| Measure | Journey Aliso Viejo, California | Laguna Niguel Elementary Laguna Niguel, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1727 of 5,693 | #597 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22780 of 50,301 | #8515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 617 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 32.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 73% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Laguna Niguel |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 53.4).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.9% vs 35.2%).
- •Laguna Niguel Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 25.7).
- •Journey is the larger school with 617 students compared with 456.
- •Journey is a charter school while Laguna Niguel 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 Journey better than Laguna Niguel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laguna Niguel Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 53.4 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 Journey and Laguna Niguel Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Laguna Niguel in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey: 617. Laguna Niguel Elementary: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey and Laguna Niguel Elementary rank in California?
Journey is 1727th of 5,693 and Laguna Niguel Elementary is 597th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).