Ridgegate El vs Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Texas, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ridgegate El
Houston · Public elementary · Grades K–5
432 students
Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El
Houston · Charter elementary · Grades PK–2
447 students
| Measure | Ridgegate El Houston, Texas | Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El Houston, Texas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3270 of 4,686 | #4066 of 4,686 |
| National rank | #35733 of 50,301 | #41366 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 432 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 432 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 85.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Houston | Houston |
| state | Texas | Texas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgegate El scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.3 vs 25.6).
- •Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.7% vs 96.8%).
- •Ridgegate El does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.6).
- •Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El is the larger school with 447 students compared with 432.
- •Ridgegate El is a public school while Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El 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 Ridgegate El better than Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgegate El ranks higher (34.3 vs 25.6 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 Ridgegate El and Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Houston and Houston in Texas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ridgegate El: 432. Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ridgegate El and Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El rank in Texas?
Ridgegate El is 3270th of 4,686 and Yes Prep Southwest Oaks El is 4066th of 4,686 among elementary schools in Texas on the 2025 Success Index (US).