Alamo Elementary vs Walnut Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alamo Elementary
Alamo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
Walnut Heights Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
| Measure | Alamo Elementary Alamo, California | Walnut Heights Elementary Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #126 of 5,693 | #342 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3499 of 50,301 | #5639 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 348 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 348 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.7% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Alamo | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alamo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 78.9).
- •Alamo Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Alamo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Alamo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.7% vs 15.2%).
- •Alamo Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 23.7).
- •Walnut Heights Elementary is the larger school with 427 students compared with 348.
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 Alamo Elementary better than Walnut Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alamo Elementary ranks higher (82.7 vs 78.9 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 Alamo Elementary and Walnut Heights Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Alamo and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alamo Elementary: 348. Walnut Heights Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alamo Elementary and Walnut Heights Elementary rank in California?
Alamo Elementary is 126th of 5,693 and Walnut Heights Elementary is 342nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).