Options for Youth-Acton vs Palmetto Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Options for Youth-Acton
Fontana · Charter high · Grades 7–12
2,171 students
Palmetto Elementary
Fontana · Public elementary · Grades K–5
577 students
| Measure | Options for Youth-Acton Fontana, California | Palmetto Elementary Fontana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1262 of 1,343 | #4379 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16193 of 16,910 | #44851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,171 | 577 |
| Enrollment | 2,171 | 577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.8% | 92.7% |
| Students per teacher | 28.2 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 32% |
| city | Fontana | Fontana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Palmetto Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 14.1).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 4%).
- •Options for Youth-Acton does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 36%).
- •Options for Youth-Acton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.8% vs 92.7%).
- •Palmetto Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 28.2).
- •Options for Youth-Acton is the larger school with 2,171 students compared with 577.
- •Options for Youth-Acton is a charter school while Palmetto Elementary is a public 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 Options for Youth-Acton better than Palmetto Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Palmetto Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 14.1 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 Options for Youth-Acton and Palmetto Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Fontana and Fontana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Options for Youth-Acton: 2,171. Palmetto Elementary: 577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Options for Youth-Acton and Palmetto Elementary rank in California?
Options for Youth-Acton is 1262nd of 1,343 and Palmetto Elementary is 4379th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).