Mark West Elementary vs Piner-Olivet Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mark West Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public elementary · Grades K–6
425 students
Piner-Olivet Charter
Santa Rosa · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
212 students
| Measure | Mark West Elementary Santa Rosa, California | Piner-Olivet Charter Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2096 of 5,693 | #478 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #27481 of 50,301 | #8599 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 425 | 212 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 212 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 55.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.3 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Santa Rosa | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mark West Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.6 vs 45.6).
- •Mark West Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Piner-Olivet Charter does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Piner-Olivet Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 56%).
- •Mark West Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 26.5).
- •Mark West Elementary is the larger school with 425 students compared with 212.
- •Mark West Elementary is a public school while Piner-Olivet 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 Mark West Elementary better than Piner-Olivet Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Mark West Elementary ranks higher (46.6 vs 45.6 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 Mark West Elementary and Piner-Olivet Charter?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mark West Elementary: 425. Piner-Olivet Charter: 212. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mark West Elementary and Piner-Olivet Charter rank in California?
Mark West Elementary is 2096th of 5,693 and Piner-Olivet Charter is 478th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).