Nevada City School of the Arts vs Williams Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nevada City School of the Arts
Nevada City · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
477 students
Williams Ranch Elementary
Penn Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–3
247 students
| Measure | Nevada City School of the Arts Nevada City, California | Williams Ranch Elementary Penn Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1823 of 5,693 | #1913 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #24280 of 50,301 | #25277 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 477 | 247 |
| Enrollment | 477 | 247 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 56.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 47% |
| city | Nevada City | Penn Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nevada City School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.3 vs 49.9).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 44%).
- •Williams Ranch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Nevada City School of the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 56.7%).
- •Nevada City School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 22.5).
- •Nevada City School of the Arts is the larger school with 477 students compared with 247.
- •Nevada City School of the Arts is a charter school while Williams Ranch Elementary is a public 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 Nevada City School of the Arts better than Williams Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Nevada City School of the Arts ranks higher (51.3 vs 49.9 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 Nevada City School of the Arts and Williams Ranch Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Nevada City and Penn Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nevada City School of the Arts: 477. Williams Ranch Elementary: 247. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nevada City School of the Arts and Williams Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Nevada City School of the Arts is 1823rd of 5,693 and Williams Ranch Elementary is 1913th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).