Bancroft Elementary vs Ygnacio Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bancroft Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
672 students
Ygnacio Valley High
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,059 students
| Measure | Bancroft Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Ygnacio Valley High Concord, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1002 of 5,693 | #1182 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #13543 of 50,301 | #15696 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 672 | 1,059 |
| Enrollment | 672 | 1,059 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 81.5% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 13% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Concord |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bancroft Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 17.5).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 13%).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Bancroft Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 81.5%).
- •Ygnacio Valley High does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 26.9).
- •Ygnacio Valley High is the larger school with 1,059 students compared with 672.
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 Bancroft Elementary better than Ygnacio Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Bancroft Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 17.5 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 Bancroft Elementary and Ygnacio Valley High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Concord in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bancroft Elementary: 672. Ygnacio Valley High: 1,059. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bancroft Elementary and Ygnacio Valley High rank in California?
Bancroft Elementary is 1002nd of 5,693 and Ygnacio Valley High is 1182nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).