Oak Valley Elementary vs Shadow Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 371 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Valley Elementary
Buellton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
377 students
Shadow Hills Elementary
Alpine · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
377 students
| Measure | Oak Valley Elementary Buellton, California | Shadow Hills Elementary Alpine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1966 of 5,693 | #1631 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25904 of 50,301 | #21544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 377 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 33.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| city | Buellton | Alpine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shadow Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.2 vs 48.9).
- •Oak Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Shadow Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Shadow Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.4% vs 56.8%).
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 Oak Valley Elementary better than Shadow Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shadow Hills Elementary ranks higher (55.2 vs 48.9 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 Oak Valley Elementary and Shadow Hills Elementary?
About 371 km in a straight line, between Buellton and Alpine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Valley Elementary: 377. Shadow Hills Elementary: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Valley Elementary and Shadow Hills Elementary rank in California?
Oak Valley Elementary is 1966th of 5,693 and Shadow Hills Elementary is 1631st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).