Riverdale Elementary vs Samueli Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riverdale Elementary
Garden Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–6
501 students
Samueli Academy
Santa Ana · Charter high · Grades 7–12
842 students
| Measure | Riverdale Elementary Garden Grove, California | Samueli Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3388 of 5,693 | #562 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #38958 of 50,301 | #10755 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 501 | 842 |
| Enrollment | 501 | 842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.2% | 74.3% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Garden Grove | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Samueli Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 29.4).
- •Riverdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Samueli Academy does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Samueli Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.3% vs 84.2%).
- •Samueli Academy does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 26.4).
- •Samueli Academy is the larger school with 842 students compared with 501.
- •Riverdale Elementary is a public school while Samueli Academy 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Riverdale Elementary better than Samueli Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Samueli Academy ranks higher (40.9 vs 29.4 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 Riverdale Elementary and Samueli Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Garden Grove and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riverdale Elementary: 501. Samueli Academy: 842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riverdale Elementary and Samueli Academy rank in California?
Riverdale Elementary is 3388th of 5,693 and Samueli Academy is 562nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).