Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley vs Petaluma Accelerated Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
494 students
Petaluma Accelerated Charter
Petaluma · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
115 students
| Measure | Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley Petaluma, California | Petaluma Accelerated Charter Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1774 of 5,693 | #17 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #23414 of 50,301 | #698 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 494 | 115 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 115 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 27.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.4 | 28.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 97.5% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 97.5% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 52.5).
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 38%).
- •Petaluma Accelerated Charter does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 60%).
- •Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 27.8%).
- •Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley does better on students per teacher (27.4 vs 28.8).
- •Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley is the larger school with 494 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 Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley better than Petaluma Accelerated Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Petaluma Accelerated Charter ranks higher (85.5 vs 52.5 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 Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley and Petaluma Accelerated Charter?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley: 494. Petaluma Accelerated Charter: 115. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley and Petaluma Accelerated Charter rank in California?
Mary Collins Charter School at Cherry Valley is 1774th of 5,693 and Petaluma Accelerated Charter is 17th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).