Alisal Elementary vs Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alisal Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
544 students
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Alisal Elementary Pleasanton, California | Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #492 of 5,693 | #297 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7307 of 50,301 | #5144 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 544 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.8% | 16.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.7 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 84% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 76.0).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 70%).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Alisal Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.8% vs 16.3%).
- •Alisal Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.9).
- •Alisal Elementary is the larger school with 544 students compared with 467.
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 Alisal Elementary better than Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 76.0 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 Alisal Elementary and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alisal Elementary: 544. Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alisal Elementary and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary rank in California?
Alisal Elementary is 492nd of 5,693 and Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is 297th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).