Barron Park Elementary vs Juana Briones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 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
Juana Briones Elementary
Palo Alto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
| Measure | Barron Park Elementary Palo Alto, California | Juana Briones Elementary Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #627 of 5,693 | #287 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9025 of 50,301 | #5032 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 260 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 260 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.9% | 10.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| city | Palo Alto | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Juana Briones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 73.3).
- •Juana Briones Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •Juana Briones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Juana Briones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.8% vs 29.9%).
- •Barron Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 20.0).
- •Barron Park Elementary is the larger school with 278 students compared with 260.
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 Juana Briones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Juana Briones 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 Juana Briones Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Palo Alto and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barron Park Elementary: 278. Juana Briones Elementary: 260. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barron Park Elementary and Juana Briones Elementary rank in California?
Barron Park Elementary is 627th of 5,693 and Juana Briones Elementary is 287th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).