Old Orchard Elementary vs Wiley Canyon Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Orchard Elementary
Valencia · Public elementary · Grades K–6
520 students
Wiley Canyon Elementary
Newhall · Public elementary · Grades K–6
388 students
| Measure | Old Orchard Elementary Valencia, California | Wiley Canyon Elementary Newhall, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1492 of 5,693 | #2403 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #19736 of 50,301 | #30791 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 520 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 520 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 52% |
| city | Valencia | Newhall |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 41.8).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 52%).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 50%).
- •Old Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 78.9%).
- •Wiley Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 22.6).
- •Old Orchard Elementary is the larger school with 520 students compared with 388.
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 Old Orchard Elementary better than Wiley Canyon Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Old Orchard Elementary ranks higher (57.8 vs 41.8 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 Old Orchard Elementary and Wiley Canyon Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Valencia and Newhall in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Orchard Elementary: 520. Wiley Canyon Elementary: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Orchard Elementary and Wiley Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Old Orchard Elementary is 1492nd of 5,693 and Wiley Canyon Elementary is 2403rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).