Alta Heights Elementary vs McPherson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alta Heights Elementary
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
318 students
McPherson Elementary
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
376 students
| Measure | Alta Heights Elementary Napa, California | McPherson Elementary Napa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2167 of 5,693 | #5494 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #28364 of 50,301 | #49536 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 318 | 376 |
| Enrollment | 318 | 376 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56% | 91.2% |
| Students per teacher | 26.5 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 19% |
| city | Napa | Napa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alta Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 9.7).
- •Alta Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Alta Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 24%).
- •Alta Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56% vs 91.2%).
- •Alta Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (26.5 vs 26.9).
- •McPherson Elementary is the larger school with 376 students compared with 318.
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 Alta Heights Elementary better than McPherson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alta Heights Elementary ranks higher (45.3 vs 9.7 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 Alta Heights Elementary and McPherson Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Napa and Napa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alta Heights Elementary: 318. McPherson Elementary: 376. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alta Heights Elementary and McPherson Elementary rank in California?
Alta Heights Elementary is 2167th of 5,693 and McPherson Elementary is 5494th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).