Banyan Elementary vs Cypress Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Banyan Elementary
Newbury Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
416 students
Cypress Elementary
Newbury Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
| Measure | Banyan Elementary Newbury Park, California | Cypress Elementary Newbury Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #962 of 5,693 | #493 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13126 of 50,301 | #7322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 416 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 72% |
| city | Newbury Park | Newbury Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cypress Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.0 vs 67.4).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 56%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 70%).
- •Cypress Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 29.1%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 23.2).
- •Banyan Elementary is the larger school with 416 students compared with 325.
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 Cypress Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cypress Elementary ranks higher (76.0 vs 67.4 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 Cypress Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Newbury Park and Newbury Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banyan Elementary: 416. Cypress Elementary: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banyan Elementary and Cypress Elementary rank in California?
Banyan Elementary is 962nd of 5,693 and Cypress Elementary is 493rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).