Orchard Elementary vs Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Orchard Elementary
Rio Linda · Public elementary · Grades K–6
366 students
Rio Linda Preparatory Academy
Rio Linda · Public middle · Grades 7–8
331 students
| Measure | Orchard Elementary Rio Linda, California | Rio Linda Preparatory Academy Rio Linda, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4178 of 5,693 | #1060 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #43799 of 50,301 | #14292 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 366 | 331 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 331 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.1% | 88.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 20.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Rio Linda | Rio Linda |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 16.9).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 33%).
- •Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 88.2%).
- •Rio Linda Preparatory Academy does better on students per teacher (20.7 vs 22.9).
- •Orchard Elementary is the larger school with 366 students compared with 331.
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 Orchard Elementary better than Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard Elementary ranks higher (21.7 vs 16.9 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 Orchard Elementary and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Rio Linda and Rio Linda in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Orchard Elementary: 366. Rio Linda Preparatory Academy: 331. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Orchard Elementary and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy rank in California?
Orchard Elementary is 4178th of 5,693 and Rio Linda Preparatory Academy is 1060th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).