La Madera Elementary vs Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
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.
La Madera Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Lake Forest · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
| Measure | La Madera Elementary Lake Forest, California | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1013 of 5,693 | #470 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13650 of 50,301 | #7010 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 554 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.4% | 16.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 29.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 72% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 66.7).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on math proficiency (72% vs 64%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 69%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 37.4%).
- •La Madera Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.2 vs 29.7).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is the larger school with 565 students compared with 554.
- •La Madera Elementary is a public school while Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley 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 La Madera Elementary better than Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley ranks higher (76.5 vs 66.7 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 La Madera Elementary and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Madera Elementary: 554. Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Madera Elementary and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley rank in California?
La Madera Elementary is 1013th of 5,693 and Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is 470th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).