Leo Politi Elementary vs University Preparatory Value High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 733 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leo Politi Elementary
Los Angeles · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
University Preparatory Value High
Los Angeles · Charter high · Grades 9–12
493 students
| Measure | Leo Politi Elementary Los Angeles, California | University Preparatory Value High Los Angeles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4999 of 5,693 | #1225 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #47748 of 50,301 | #15900 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 504 | 493 |
| Enrollment | 504 | 493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 91.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Los Angeles | Los Angeles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •University Preparatory Value High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 14.8).
- •Leo Politi Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •University Preparatory Value High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •University Preparatory Value High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.7% vs 94.4%).
- •Leo Politi Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.7).
- •Leo Politi Elementary is the larger school with 504 students compared with 493.
- •Leo Politi Elementary is a public school while University Preparatory Value High 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 Leo Politi Elementary better than University Preparatory Value High?
On the Success Index (US), University Preparatory Value High ranks higher (16.2 vs 14.8 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 Leo Politi Elementary and University Preparatory Value High?
About 733 m in a straight line, between Los Angeles and Los Angeles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leo Politi Elementary: 504. University Preparatory Value High: 493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leo Politi Elementary and University Preparatory Value High rank in California?
Leo Politi Elementary is 4999th of 5,693 and University Preparatory Value High is 1225th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).