Nystrom Elementary vs Richmond College Preparatory
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 136 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nystrom Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
415 students
Richmond College Preparatory
Richmond · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
560 students
| Measure | Nystrom Elementary Richmond, California | Richmond College Preparatory Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5223 of 5,693 | #2830 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48542 of 50,301 | #34601 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 415 | 560 |
| Enrollment | 415 | 560 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.3% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 37.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 47% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond College Preparatory scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.1 vs 12.9).
- •Richmond College Preparatory does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Richmond College Preparatory does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 19%).
- •Nystrom Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.3% vs 86.4%).
- •Nystrom Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 37.3).
- •Richmond College Preparatory is the larger school with 560 students compared with 415.
- •Nystrom Elementary is a public school while Richmond College Preparatory 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 Nystrom Elementary better than Richmond College Preparatory?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond College Preparatory ranks higher (36.1 vs 12.9 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 Nystrom Elementary and Richmond College Preparatory?
About 136 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nystrom Elementary: 415. Richmond College Preparatory: 560. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nystrom Elementary and Richmond College Preparatory rank in California?
Nystrom Elementary is 5223rd of 5,693 and Richmond College Preparatory is 2830th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).