Live Oak Charter vs Petaluma Accelerated Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 483 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Live Oak Charter
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
271 students
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Petaluma · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
115 students
| Measure | Live Oak Charter Petaluma, California | Petaluma Accelerated Charter Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1019 of 5,693 | #17 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #13722 of 50,301 | #698 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 271 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.6% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 28.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 97.5% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 66.6).
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 57%).
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 67%).
- •Live Oak Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.6% vs 27.8%).
- •Live Oak Charter does better on students per teacher (22.6 vs 28.8).
- •Live Oak Charter is the larger school with 271 students compared with 115.
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 Live Oak Charter better than Petaluma Accelerated Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Petaluma Accelerated Charter ranks higher (85.5 vs 66.6 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 Live Oak Charter and Petaluma Accelerated Charter?
About 483 m in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Live Oak Charter: 271. Petaluma Accelerated Charter: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Live Oak Charter and Petaluma Accelerated Charter rank in California?
Live Oak Charter is 1019th of 5,693 and Petaluma Accelerated Charter is 17th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).