Baywood Elementary vs Sunnybrae Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 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
Sunnybrae Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
346 students
| Measure | Baywood Elementary San Mateo, California | Sunnybrae Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #595 of 5,693 | #4359 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8492 of 50,301 | #44750 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 346 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 346 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.8% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 22% |
| city | San Mateo | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.1 vs 20.2).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 22%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 32%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.8% vs 75.1%).
- •Sunnybrae Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 24.5).
- •Baywood Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 346.
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 Sunnybrae Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baywood Elementary ranks higher (74.1 vs 20.2 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 Sunnybrae Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Mateo and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baywood Elementary: 489. Sunnybrae Elementary: 346. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baywood Elementary and Sunnybrae Elementary rank in California?
Baywood Elementary is 595th of 5,693 and Sunnybrae Elementary is 4359th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).