Lake Forest Elementary vs Rancho Canada Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Rancho Canada Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
633 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Elementary Lake Forest, California | Rancho Canada Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1861 of 5,693 | #982 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24753 of 50,301 | #13385 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 640 | 633 |
| Enrollment | 640 | 633 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.3% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 26.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 63% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Canada Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 50.6).
- •Rancho Canada Elementary does better on math proficiency (63% vs 48%).
- •Rancho Canada Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Rancho Canada Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 55.3%).
- •Lake Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 26.4).
- •Lake Forest Elementary is the larger school with 640 students compared with 633.
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 Rancho Canada Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Canada Elementary ranks higher (67.1 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 Rancho Canada Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Elementary: 640. Rancho Canada Elementary: 633. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Elementary and Rancho Canada Elementary rank in California?
Lake Forest Elementary is 1861st of 5,693 and Rancho Canada Elementary is 982nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).