Barron Park Elementary vs Brookside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barron Park Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Brookside Elementary
San Anselmo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto, California | Brookside Elementary San Anselmo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #627 of 5,693 | #283 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9025 of 50,301 | #5015 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 10.4% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | Palo Alto | San Anselmo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 73.3).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 67%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 29.9%).
- •Barron Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 19.9).
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 Barron Park Elementary better than Brookside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 73.3 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 Barron Park Elementary and Brookside Elementary?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and San Anselmo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron Park Elementary: 278. Brookside Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron Park Elementary and Brookside Elementary rank in California?
Barron Park Elementary is 627th of 5,693 and Brookside Elementary is 283rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).