Apple Blossom vs Park Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Apple Blossom
Sebastopol · Public elementary · Grades K–5
305 students
Park Side Elementary
Sebastopol · Public elementary · Grades K–4
268 students
| Measure | Apple Blossom Sebastopol, California | Park Side Elementary Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1690 of 5,693 | #1644 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #22339 of 50,301 | #21677 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 305 | 268 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 268 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 46.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| city | Sebastopol | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Park Side Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 54.0).
- •Park Side Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Apple Blossom does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 46.3%).
- •Apple Blossom does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.3).
- •Apple Blossom is the larger school with 305 students compared with 268.
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 Apple Blossom better than Park Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Park Side Elementary ranks higher (55.0 vs 54.0 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 Apple Blossom and Park Side Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Apple Blossom: 305. Park Side Elementary: 268. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Apple Blossom and Park Side Elementary rank in California?
Apple Blossom is 1690th of 5,693 and Park Side Elementary is 1644th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).