Barnard Elementary vs Bay Park 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.
Barnard Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
Bay Park Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
504 students
| Measure | Barnard Elementary San Diego, California | Bay Park Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #544 of 5,693 | #681 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7935 of 50,301 | #9625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 28.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 73% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 72.4).
- •Barnard Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 73%).
- •Barnard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 71%).
- •Bay Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.8% vs 35.5%).
- •Barnard Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.5).
- •Bay Park Elementary is the larger school with 504 students compared with 473.
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 Barnard Elementary better than Bay Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barnard Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 72.4 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 Barnard Elementary and Bay Park Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnard Elementary: 473. Bay Park Elementary: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnard Elementary and Bay Park Elementary rank in California?
Barnard Elementary is 544th of 5,693 and Bay Park Elementary is 681st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).