Banyan Elementary vs John Reith Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 592 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banyan Elementary
Alta Loma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
572 students
John Reith Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
572 students
| Measure | Banyan Elementary Alta Loma, California | John Reith Elementary Sacramento, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #954 of 5,693 | #4574 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12986 of 50,301 | #45859 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 572 | 572 |
| Enrollment | 572 | 572 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 25% |
| city | Alta Loma | Sacramento |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Banyan Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 18.4).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 25%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 36%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 87.4%).
- •John Reith Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.9).
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 Banyan Elementary better than John Reith Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Banyan Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 18.4 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 Banyan Elementary and John Reith Elementary?
About 592 km in a straight line, between Alta Loma and Sacramento in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banyan Elementary: 572. John Reith Elementary: 572. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banyan Elementary and John Reith Elementary rank in California?
Banyan Elementary is 954th of 5,693 and John Reith Elementary is 4574th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).