Baywood Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baywood Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Highlands Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Baywood Elementary San Mateo, California | Highlands Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 5,693 | #950 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8492 of 50,301 | #12945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 67.7).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 67%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 27.4%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 24.5).
- •Baywood Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 379.
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 Baywood Elementary better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baywood Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 67.7 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 Baywood Elementary and Highlands Elementary?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baywood Elementary: 489. Highlands Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baywood Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Baywood Elementary is 595th of 5,693 and Highlands Elementary is 950th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).