Ruhkala Elementary vs Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ruhkala Elementary
Rocklin · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
Western Sierra Collegiate Academy
Rocklin · Charter high · Grades 7–12
776 students
| Measure | Ruhkala Elementary Rocklin, California | Western Sierra Collegiate Academy Rocklin, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 79 Top 10% |
| State rank | #744 of 5,693 | #31 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #10341 of 50,301 | #1480 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 334 | 776 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 776 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.8% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| city | Rocklin | Rocklin |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.7 vs 71.4).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 69%).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 27.8%).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 20.9).
- •Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is the larger school with 776 students compared with 334.
- •Ruhkala Elementary is a public school while Western Sierra Collegiate 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.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Ruhkala Elementary better than Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Western Sierra Collegiate Academy ranks higher (78.7 vs 71.4 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 Ruhkala Elementary and Western Sierra Collegiate Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Rocklin and Rocklin in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ruhkala Elementary: 334. Western Sierra Collegiate Academy: 776. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ruhkala Elementary and Western Sierra Collegiate Academy rank in California?
Ruhkala Elementary is 744th of 5,693 and Western Sierra Collegiate Academy is 31st of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).