Banyan Elementary vs Sycamore Canyon
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Sycamore Canyon
Newbury Park · Public elementary · Grades K–8
937 students
| Measure | Banyan Elementary Newbury Park, California | Sycamore Canyon Newbury Park, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #962 of 5,693 | #261 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #13126 of 50,301 | #4800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 416 | 937 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 937 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.1% | 5.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 78% |
| city | Newbury Park | Newbury Park |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Canyon scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.4 vs 67.4).
- •Sycamore Canyon does better on math proficiency (78% vs 56%).
- •Sycamore Canyon does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Sycamore Canyon does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 29.1%).
- •Banyan Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 22.9).
- •Sycamore Canyon is the larger school with 937 students compared with 416.
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 Sycamore Canyon?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Canyon ranks higher (80.4 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 Sycamore Canyon?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Newbury Park and Newbury Park in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Banyan Elementary: 416. Sycamore Canyon: 937. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Banyan Elementary and Sycamore Canyon rank in California?
Banyan Elementary is 962nd of 5,693 and Sycamore Canyon is 261st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).