Quartz Hill Elementary vs Rancho Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quartz Hill Elementary
Quartz Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–6
845 students
Rancho Vista Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–6
886 students
| Measure | Quartz Hill Elementary Quartz Hill, California | Rancho Vista Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3887 of 5,693 | #2655 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42253 of 50,301 | #32910 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 845 | 886 |
| Enrollment | 845 | 886 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 55% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 26.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 37% |
| city | Quartz Hill | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.6 vs 24.1).
- •Rancho Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 25%).
- •Rancho Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 36%).
- •Rancho Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55% vs 63.3%).
- •Quartz Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 26.8).
- •Rancho Vista Elementary is the larger school with 886 students compared with 845.
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 Quartz Hill Elementary better than Rancho Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Vista Elementary ranks higher (38.6 vs 24.1 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 Quartz Hill Elementary and Rancho Vista Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Quartz Hill and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Quartz Hill Elementary: 845. Rancho Vista Elementary: 886. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Quartz Hill Elementary and Rancho Vista Elementary rank in California?
Quartz Hill Elementary is 3887th of 5,693 and Rancho Vista Elementary is 2655th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).