Santa Ynez Elementary vs West Valley Learning Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 332 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Ynez Elementary
Santa Ynez · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
147 students
West Valley Learning Center
Patterson · Public elementary · Grades K–K
147 students
| Measure | Santa Ynez Elementary Santa Ynez, California | West Valley Learning Center Patterson, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 5,693 | #2785 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14615 of 50,301 | #34140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–K |
| Students | 147 | 147 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 147 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 68.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Santa Ynez | Patterson |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Ynez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 36.8).
- •Santa Ynez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 68.7%).
- •Santa Ynez Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 21.0).
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 Santa Ynez Elementary better than West Valley Learning Center?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Ynez Elementary ranks higher (65.3 vs 36.8 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 Santa Ynez Elementary and West Valley Learning Center?
About 332 km in a straight line, between Santa Ynez and Patterson in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Ynez Elementary: 147. West Valley Learning Center: 147. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Ynez Elementary and West Valley Learning Center rank in California?
Santa Ynez Elementary is 1096th of 5,693 and West Valley Learning Center is 2785th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).