Lake Forest Elementary vs Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
640 students
Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County
Mission Viejo · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
704 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Elementary Lake Forest, California | Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County Mission Viejo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1861 of 5,693 | #229 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24753 of 50,301 | #4504 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 640 | 704 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 704 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 12.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 26.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 83% |
| city | Lake Forest | Mission Viejo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.9 vs 50.6).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County does better on math proficiency (83% vs 48%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 58%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 55.3%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.1).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is the larger school with 704 students compared with 640.
- •Lake Forest Elementary is a public school while Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County 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 Lake Forest Elementary better than Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County ranks higher (80.9 vs 50.6 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 Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Mission Viejo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Elementary: 640. Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County: 704. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Elementary and Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County rank in California?
Lake Forest Elementary is 1861st of 5,693 and Oxford Preparatory Academy - South Orange County is 229th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).