Rancho San Diego Elementary vs Steele Canyon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho San Diego Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
533 students
Steele Canyon High
Spring Valley · Charter high · Grades 9–12
2,198 students
| Measure | Rancho San Diego Elementary El Cajon, California | Steele Canyon High Spring Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2111 of 5,693 | #351 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #27638 of 50,301 | #7739 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 533 | 2,198 |
| Enrollment | 533 | 2,198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.6% | 49.9% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| city | El Cajon | Spring Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Steele Canyon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.5 vs 46.4).
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 78.6%).
- •Steele Canyon High does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.4).
- •Steele Canyon High is the larger school with 2,198 students compared with 533.
- •Rancho San Diego Elementary is a public school while Steele Canyon High is a charter 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 Rancho San Diego Elementary better than Steele Canyon High?
On the Success Index (US), Steele Canyon High ranks higher (52.5 vs 46.4 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 San Diego Elementary and Steele Canyon High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and Spring Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho San Diego Elementary: 533. Steele Canyon High: 2,198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho San Diego Elementary and Steele Canyon High rank in California?
Rancho San Diego Elementary is 2111th of 5,693 and Steele Canyon High is 351st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).