Santiago Elementary vs Scholarship Prep - Orange County
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 900 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santiago Elementary
Santa Ana · Public elementary · Grades K–8
906 students
Scholarship Prep - Orange County
Santa Ana · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
615 students
| Measure | Santiago Elementary Santa Ana, California | Scholarship Prep - Orange County Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3939 of 5,693 | #2304 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #42526 of 50,301 | #29843 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 906 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.8% | 92.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 26.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 61% |
| city | Santa Ana | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Scholarship Prep - Orange County scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.2 vs 23.7).
- •Scholarship Prep - Orange County does better on math proficiency (61% vs 26%).
- •Scholarship Prep - Orange County does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 40%).
- •Santiago Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.8% vs 92.2%).
- •Santiago Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 26.7).
- •Santiago Elementary is the larger school with 906 students compared with 615.
- •Santiago Elementary is a public school while Scholarship Prep - Orange County 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 Santiago Elementary better than Scholarship Prep - Orange County?
On the Success Index (US), Scholarship Prep - Orange County ranks higher (43.2 vs 23.7 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 Santiago Elementary and Scholarship Prep - Orange County?
About 900 m in a straight line, between Santa Ana and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santiago Elementary: 906. Scholarship Prep - Orange County: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santiago Elementary and Scholarship Prep - Orange County rank in California?
Santiago Elementary is 3939th of 5,693 and Scholarship Prep - Orange County is 2304th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).