Journey vs Oak Grove Elementary
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.
Journey
Aliso Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
617 students
Oak Grove Elementary
Aliso Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
569 students
| Measure | Journey Aliso Viejo, California | Oak Grove Elementary Aliso Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1727 of 5,693 | #720 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22780 of 50,301 | #10077 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 617 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 617 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.2% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.7 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 65% |
| city | Aliso Viejo | Aliso Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.8 vs 53.4).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 45%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 35.2%).
- •Oak Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.7).
- •Journey is the larger school with 617 students compared with 569.
- •Journey is a charter school while Oak Grove 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 Oak Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Grove Elementary ranks higher (71.8 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 Oak Grove Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Aliso Viejo and Aliso Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Journey: 617. Oak Grove Elementary: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Journey and Oak Grove Elementary rank in California?
Journey is 1727th of 5,693 and Oak Grove Elementary is 720th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).