Rancho Elementary vs Sutter Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
387 students
Sutter Creek Elementary
Sutter Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–6
387 students
| Measure | Rancho Elementary Novato, California | Sutter Creek Elementary Sutter Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1608 of 5,693 | #2159 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21193 of 50,301 | #28289 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 387 | 387 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 387 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 34.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 27.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Novato | Sutter Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.7 vs 45.5).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 50%).
- •Sutter Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.6% vs 49.1%).
- •Rancho Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 27.6).
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 Rancho Elementary better than Sutter Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Elementary ranks higher (55.7 vs 45.5 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 Rancho Elementary and Sutter Creek Elementary?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Novato and Sutter Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Elementary: 387. Sutter Creek Elementary: 387. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Elementary and Sutter Creek Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Elementary is 1608th of 5,693 and Sutter Creek Elementary is 2159th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).