Bahia Vista Elementary vs Glenwood 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.
Bahia Vista Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
552 students
Glenwood Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
| Measure | Bahia Vista Elementary San Rafael, California | Glenwood Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5585 of 5,693 | #546 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49820 of 50,301 | #7953 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 552 | 315 |
| Enrollment | 552 | 315 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.5% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 72% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 8.4).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 26%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 19%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 99.5%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 24.0).
- •Bahia Vista Elementary is the larger school with 552 students compared with 315.
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 Bahia Vista Elementary better than Glenwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 8.4 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 Bahia Vista Elementary and Glenwood Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bahia Vista Elementary: 552. Glenwood Elementary: 315. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bahia Vista Elementary and Glenwood Elementary rank in California?
Bahia Vista Elementary is 5585th of 5,693 and Glenwood Elementary is 546th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).