Olivewood Elementary vs San Joaquin Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olivewood Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
396 students
San Joaquin Elementary
Laguna Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
221 students
| Measure | Olivewood Elementary Lake Forest, California | San Joaquin Elementary Laguna Hills, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4447 of 5,693 | #3398 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #45171 of 50,301 | #39026 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 396 | 221 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 221 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.9% | 79.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.0 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 28% | 32% |
| city | Lake Forest | Laguna Hills |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •San Joaquin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.3 vs 19.5).
- •San Joaquin Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •San Joaquin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •San Joaquin Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.2% vs 85.9%).
- •San Joaquin Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 22.0).
- •Olivewood Elementary is the larger school with 396 students compared with 221.
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 Olivewood Elementary better than San Joaquin Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), San Joaquin Elementary ranks higher (29.3 vs 19.5 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 Olivewood Elementary and San Joaquin Elementary?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Laguna Hills in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olivewood Elementary: 396. San Joaquin Elementary: 221. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olivewood Elementary and San Joaquin Elementary rank in California?
Olivewood Elementary is 4447th of 5,693 and San Joaquin Elementary is 3398th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).