Marengo Ranch Elementary vs Valley Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Marengo Ranch Elementary
Galt · Public elementary · Grades K–6
448 students
Valley Oaks Elementary
Galt · Public elementary · Grades K–6
541 students
| Measure | Marengo Ranch Elementary Galt, California | Valley Oaks Elementary Galt, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2130 of 5,693 | #3607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27914 of 50,301 | #40553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 448 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 448 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.8% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| city | Galt | Galt |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Marengo Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.0 vs 26.8).
- •Marengo Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Marengo Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 38%).
- •Marengo Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.8% vs 69.1%).
- •Marengo Ranch Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.5).
- •Valley Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 448.
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 Marengo Ranch Elementary better than Valley Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Marengo Ranch Elementary ranks higher (46.0 vs 26.8 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 Marengo Ranch Elementary and Valley Oaks Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Galt and Galt in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Marengo Ranch Elementary: 448. Valley Oaks Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Marengo Ranch Elementary and Valley Oaks Elementary rank in California?
Marengo Ranch Elementary is 2130th of 5,693 and Valley Oaks Elementary is 3607th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).