Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle vs Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 752 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle
Lake Forest · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
495 students
Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
517 students
| Measure | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle Lake Forest, California | Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #318 of 1,334 | #2941 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5708 of 15,369 | #35607 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 495 | 517 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 517 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.4% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 27.2 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 44% |
| Math proficiency | – | 26% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 34.5).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 42.6%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle does better on students per teacher (23.6 vs 27.2).
- •Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 517 students compared with 495.
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle is a charter school while Santiago STEAM Magnet 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 Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle better than Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle ranks higher (59.0 vs 34.5 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 Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle and Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary?
About 752 m in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle: 495. Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary: 517. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle and Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Middle is 318th of 1,334 and Santiago STEAM Magnet Elementary is 2941st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).