Nichols Elementary vs Scholarship Prep - Oceanside
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 695 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nichols Elementary
Oceanside · Public elementary · Grades K–5
522 students
Scholarship Prep - Oceanside
Oceanside · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
626 students
| Measure | Nichols Elementary Oceanside, California | Scholarship Prep - Oceanside Oceanside, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3285 of 5,693 | #2485 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #38224 of 50,301 | #31548 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 522 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 522 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 72.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 28.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 47% |
| city | Oceanside | Oceanside |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scholarship Prep - Oceanside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 30.5).
- •Scholarship Prep - Oceanside does better on math proficiency (47% vs 36%).
- •Scholarship Prep - Oceanside does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Nichols Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 72.5%).
- •Nichols Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 28.5).
- •Scholarship Prep - Oceanside is the larger school with 626 students compared with 522.
- •Nichols Elementary is a public school while Scholarship Prep - Oceanside 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 Nichols Elementary better than Scholarship Prep - Oceanside?
On the Success Index (US), Scholarship Prep - Oceanside ranks higher (40.6 vs 30.5 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 Nichols Elementary and Scholarship Prep - Oceanside?
About 695 m in a straight line, between Oceanside and Oceanside in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nichols Elementary: 522. Scholarship Prep - Oceanside: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nichols Elementary and Scholarship Prep - Oceanside rank in California?
Nichols Elementary is 3285th of 5,693 and Scholarship Prep - Oceanside is 2485th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).