Orangevale Open K-8 vs Pershing 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.
Orangevale Open K-8
Fair Oaks · Public elementary · Grades K–8
593 students
Pershing Elementary
Orangevale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
494 students
| Measure | Orangevale Open K-8 Fair Oaks, California | Pershing Elementary Orangevale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1276 of 5,693 | #1218 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16935 of 50,301 | #16278 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 593 | 494 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 494 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 44.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.7 | 26.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 65% |
| city | Fair Oaks | Orangevale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 61.8).
- •Pershing Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 54%).
- •Orangevale Open K-8 does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 63%).
- •Orangevale Open K-8 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 44.5%).
- •Orangevale Open K-8 does better on students per teacher (24.7 vs 26.0).
- •Orangevale Open K-8 is the larger school with 593 students compared with 494.
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 Orangevale Open K-8 better than Pershing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Elementary ranks higher (62.8 vs 61.8 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 Orangevale Open K-8 and Pershing Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Fair Oaks and Orangevale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orangevale Open K-8: 593. Pershing Elementary: 494. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orangevale Open K-8 and Pershing Elementary rank in California?
Orangevale Open K-8 is 1276th of 5,693 and Pershing Elementary is 1218th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).