Philip J. Reilly Elementary vs Tijeras Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Philip J. Reilly Elementary
Mission Viejo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Tijeras Creek Elementary
Rancho Santa Margarita · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
| Measure | Philip J. Reilly Elementary Mission Viejo, California | Tijeras Creek Elementary Rancho Santa Margarita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1001 of 5,693 | #607 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13513 of 50,301 | #8680 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 421 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.3% | 21.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.2 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| city | Mission Viejo | Rancho Santa Margarita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tijeras Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.9 vs 66.9).
- •Tijeras Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Tijeras Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 69%).
- •Tijeras Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.6% vs 27.3%).
- •Philip J. Reilly Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.2 vs 26.3).
- •Philip J. Reilly Elementary is the larger school with 421 students compared with 315.
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 Philip J. Reilly Elementary better than Tijeras Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tijeras Creek Elementary ranks higher (73.9 vs 66.9 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 Philip J. Reilly Elementary and Tijeras Creek Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Mission Viejo and Rancho Santa Margarita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Philip J. Reilly Elementary: 421. Tijeras Creek Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Philip J. Reilly Elementary and Tijeras Creek Elementary rank in California?
Philip J. Reilly Elementary is 1001st of 5,693 and Tijeras Creek Elementary is 607th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).