Napa Valley Language Academy vs Shearer Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Napa Valley Language Academy
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
560 students
Shearer Elementary
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–8
501 students
| Measure | Napa Valley Language Academy Napa, California | Shearer Elementary Napa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3334 of 5,693 | #4944 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38627 of 50,301 | #47552 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 560 | 501 |
| Enrollment | 560 | 501 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.8% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 22% |
| city | Napa | Napa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Napa Valley Language Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.9 vs 15.2).
- •Napa Valley Language Academy does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Napa Valley Language Academy does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Napa Valley Language Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.8% vs 91.4%).
- •Shearer Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 24.3).
- •Napa Valley Language Academy is the larger school with 560 students compared with 501.
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 Napa Valley Language Academy better than Shearer Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Napa Valley Language Academy ranks higher (29.9 vs 15.2 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 Napa Valley Language Academy and Shearer Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Napa and Napa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Napa Valley Language Academy: 560. Shearer Elementary: 501. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Napa Valley Language Academy and Shearer Elementary rank in California?
Napa Valley Language Academy is 3334th of 5,693 and Shearer Elementary is 4944th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).