La Tercera Elementary vs Old Adobe Elementary Charter
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.
La Tercera Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
295 students
Old Adobe Elementary Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
278 students
| Measure | La Tercera Elementary Petaluma, California | Old Adobe Elementary Charter Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2163 of 5,693 | #1391 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28324 of 50,301 | #18599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 295 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.3% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Adobe Elementary Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 45.4).
- •Old Adobe Elementary Charter does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Old Adobe Elementary Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Old Adobe Elementary Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 37.3%).
- •La Tercera Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 25.3).
- •La Tercera Elementary is the larger school with 295 students compared with 278.
- •La Tercera Elementary is a public school while Old Adobe Elementary Charter 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 Tercera Elementary better than Old Adobe Elementary Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Old Adobe Elementary Charter ranks higher (59.4 vs 45.4 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 La Tercera Elementary and Old Adobe Elementary Charter?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
La Tercera Elementary: 295. Old Adobe Elementary Charter: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do La Tercera Elementary and Old Adobe Elementary Charter rank in California?
La Tercera Elementary is 2163rd of 5,693 and Old Adobe Elementary Charter is 1391st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).