Lake Forest Elementary vs Oak Ridge High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Elementary
El Dorado Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Oak Ridge High
El Dorado Hills · Public high · Grades 8–12
2,346 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Elementary El Dorado Hills, California | Oak Ridge High El Dorado Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #367 of 5,693 | #70 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #5971 of 50,301 | #2317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 421 | 2,346 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 2,346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.3% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.0 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 68% |
| city | El Dorado Hills | El Dorado Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 74.1).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 68%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 75%).
- •Oak Ridge High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 14.3%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 25.5).
- •Oak Ridge High is the larger school with 2,346 students compared with 421.
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 Forest Elementary better than Oak Ridge High?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Forest Elementary ranks higher (78.3 vs 74.1 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 Forest Elementary and Oak Ridge High?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between El Dorado Hills and El Dorado Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Elementary: 421. Oak Ridge High: 2,346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Elementary and Oak Ridge High rank in California?
Lake Forest Elementary is 367th of 5,693 and Oak Ridge High is 70th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).