Lake Canyon Elementary vs River Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Canyon Elementary
Galt · Public elementary · Grades K–6
466 students
River Oaks Elementary
Galt · Public elementary · Grades K–6
505 students
| Measure | Lake Canyon Elementary Galt, California | River Oaks Elementary Galt, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1894 of 5,693 | #1795 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25099 of 50,301 | #23933 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 466 | 505 |
| Enrollment | 466 | 505 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 56.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 53% |
| city | Galt | Galt |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 50.1).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Lake Canyon Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Lake Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 56.8%).
- •River Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 23.3).
- •River Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 505 students compared with 466.
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 Lake Canyon Elementary better than River Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), River Oaks Elementary ranks higher (51.8 vs 50.1 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 Lake Canyon Elementary and River Oaks Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Galt and Galt in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Canyon Elementary: 466. River Oaks Elementary: 505. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Canyon Elementary and River Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Lake Canyon Elementary is 1894th of 5,693 and River Oaks Elementary is 1795th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).