Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley vs Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley
Lake Forest · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary
Lake Forest · Public elementary · Grades K–6
896 students
| Measure | Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley Lake Forest, California | Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary Lake Forest, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #470 of 5,693 | #2924 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7010 of 50,301 | #35467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 565 | 896 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 896 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.1% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 29.7 | 28.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 41% |
| city | Lake Forest | Lake Forest |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.5 vs 34.7).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on math proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 44%).
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.1% vs 65.2%).
- •Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary does better on students per teacher (28.9 vs 29.7).
- •Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary is the larger school with 896 students compared with 565.
- •Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is a charter school while Ralph A. Gates DLI 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 - Saddleback Valley better than Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley ranks higher (76.5 vs 34.7 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 - Saddleback Valley and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Lake Forest and Lake Forest in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley: 565. Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary: 896. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary rank in California?
Oxford Preparatory Academy - Saddleback Valley is 470th of 5,693 and Ralph A. Gates DLI Magnet Elementary is 2924th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).