Barnard Elementary vs Rivera Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 153 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
Rivera Elementary
Pico Rivera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Barnard Elementary San Diego, California | Rivera Elementary Pico Rivera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #544 of 5,693 | #3867 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7935 of 50,301 | #42143 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 473 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.5% | 85% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 33% |
| city | San Diego | Pico Rivera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barnard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 24.3).
- •Barnard Elementary does better on math proficiency (76% vs 33%).
- •Barnard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 41%).
- •Barnard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.5% vs 85%).
- •Barnard Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 26.3).
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 Rivera Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barnard Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 24.3 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 Rivera Elementary?
About 153 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Pico Rivera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barnard Elementary: 473. Rivera Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barnard Elementary and Rivera Elementary rank in California?
Barnard Elementary is 544th of 5,693 and Rivera Elementary is 3867th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).