Bayside Academy vs Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bayside Academy
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–8
840 students
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
418 students
| Measure | Bayside Academy San Mateo, California | Fiesta Gardens International Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1885 of 5,693 | #3187 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25017 of 50,301 | #37480 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 840 | 418 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 418 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.2% | 56% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 32% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bayside Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.2 vs 31.6).
- •Bayside Academy does better on math proficiency (43% vs 32%).
- •Bayside Academy does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Bayside Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.2% vs 56%).
- •Bayside Academy does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.0).
- •Bayside Academy is the larger school with 840 students compared with 418.
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 Bayside Academy better than Fiesta Gardens International Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bayside Academy ranks higher (50.2 vs 31.6 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 Bayside Academy and Fiesta Gardens International Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bayside Academy: 840. Fiesta Gardens International Elementary: 418. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bayside Academy and Fiesta Gardens International Elementary rank in California?
Bayside Academy is 1885th of 5,693 and Fiesta Gardens International Elementary is 3187th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).