Manzanita Elementary vs Palmdale Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manzanita Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
644 students
Palmdale Academy Charter
Palmdale · Charter other · Grades K–12
989 students
| Measure | Manzanita Elementary Palmdale, California | Palmdale Academy Charter Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #5577 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #49794 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 644 | 989 |
| Enrollment | 644 | 989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.1% | 72.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | – |
| Math proficiency | 16% | – |
| city | Palmdale | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmdale Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.1% vs 89.1%).
- •Palmdale Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.9).
- •Palmdale Academy Charter is the larger school with 989 students compared with 644.
- •Manzanita Elementary is a public school while Palmdale Academy Charter 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 Manzanita Elementary better than Palmdale Academy Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manzanita Elementary and Palmdale Academy Charter?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Palmdale and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manzanita Elementary: 644. Palmdale Academy Charter: 989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manzanita Elementary and Palmdale Academy Charter rank in California?
Manzanita Elementary is 5577th of 5,693 and Palmdale Academy Charter is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).