Oak Valley Elementary vs Solvang Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.5 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
Solvang Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–8
602 students
| Measure | Oak Valley Elementary Buellton, California | Solvang Elementary Solvang, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1966 of 5,693 | #821 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25904 of 50,301 | #11417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 377 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.8% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 68% |
| city | Buellton | Solvang |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solvang Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 48.9).
- •Solvang Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 45%).
- •Solvang Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 58%).
- •Solvang Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 56.8%).
- •Solvang Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.4 vs 20.9).
- •Solvang Elementary is the larger school with 602 students compared with 377.
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 Solvang Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Solvang Elementary ranks higher (69.9 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 Solvang Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Buellton and Solvang in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Valley Elementary: 377. Solvang Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Valley Elementary and Solvang Elementary rank in California?
Oak Valley Elementary is 1966th of 5,693 and Solvang Elementary is 821st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).