Lagunitas Elementary vs Ross Valley Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lagunitas Elementary
San Geronimo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
68 students
Ross Valley Charter
Fairfax · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
198 students
| Measure | Lagunitas Elementary San Geronimo, California | Ross Valley Charter Fairfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1145 of 5,693 | #346 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15255 of 50,301 | #5689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 68 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 68 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.2% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | San Geronimo | Fairfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross Valley Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 64.3).
- •Ross Valley Charter does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Ross Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •Lagunitas Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.2% vs 24.7%).
- •Lagunitas Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 24.8).
- •Ross Valley Charter is the larger school with 198 students compared with 68.
- •Lagunitas Elementary is a public school while Ross Valley 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 Lagunitas Elementary better than Ross Valley Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Ross Valley Charter ranks higher (78.8 vs 64.3 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 Lagunitas Elementary and Ross Valley Charter?
About 8.0 km in a straight line, between San Geronimo and Fairfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lagunitas Elementary: 68. Ross Valley Charter: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lagunitas Elementary and Ross Valley Charter rank in California?
Lagunitas Elementary is 1145th of 5,693 and Ross Valley Charter is 346th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).