Pacific Collegiate Charter vs Westlake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Collegiate Charter
Santa Cruz · Charter high · Grades 7–12
536 students
Westlake Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
453 students
| Measure | Pacific Collegiate Charter Santa Cruz, California | Westlake Elementary Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #92 of 1,343 | #565 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2836 of 16,910 | #8117 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 536 | 453 |
| Enrollment | 536 | 453 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.7% | 24.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 20.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 75% |
| Math proficiency | – | 68% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westlake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.8 vs 71.9).
- •Pacific Collegiate Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 24.5%).
- •Pacific Collegiate Charter does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 20.6).
- •Pacific Collegiate Charter is the larger school with 536 students compared with 453.
- •Pacific Collegiate Charter is a charter school while Westlake 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 Pacific Collegiate Charter better than Westlake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westlake Elementary ranks higher (74.8 vs 71.9 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 Pacific Collegiate Charter and Westlake Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Collegiate Charter: 536. Westlake Elementary: 453. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Collegiate Charter and Westlake Elementary rank in California?
Pacific Collegiate Charter is 92nd of 1,343 and Westlake Elementary is 565th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).