Mintie White Elementary vs Watsonville Prep
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mintie White Elementary
Watsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
493 students
Watsonville Prep
Watsonville · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
488 students
| Measure | Mintie White Elementary Watsonville, California | Watsonville Prep Watsonville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5527 of 5,693 | #4243 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49642 of 50,301 | #44191 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 493 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 493 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.1% | 77% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | – |
| Math proficiency | 19% | – |
| city | Watsonville | Watsonville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watsonville Prep scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.1 vs 9.3).
- •Watsonville Prep does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77% vs 94.1%).
- •Mintie White Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.4).
- •Mintie White Elementary is the larger school with 493 students compared with 488.
- •Mintie White Elementary is a public school while Watsonville Prep 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 Mintie White Elementary better than Watsonville Prep?
On the Success Index (US), Watsonville Prep ranks higher (21.1 vs 9.3 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 Mintie White Elementary and Watsonville Prep?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Watsonville and Watsonville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mintie White Elementary: 493. Watsonville Prep: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mintie White Elementary and Watsonville Prep rank in California?
Mintie White Elementary is 5527th of 5,693 and Watsonville Prep is 4243rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).