Beach Elementary vs Wildwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
323 students
Wildwood Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
291 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary Piedmont, California | Wildwood Elementary Piedmont, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 5,693 | #13 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1811 of 50,301 | #1453 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 323 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.3% | 3.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 92% |
| city | Piedmont | Piedmont |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wildwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 86.5).
- •Wildwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 87%).
- •Wildwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (3.8% vs 4.3%).
- •Wildwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 19.0).
- •Beach Elementary is the larger school with 323 students compared with 291.
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 Beach Elementary better than Wildwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Wildwood Elementary ranks higher (87.6 vs 86.5 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 Beach Elementary and Wildwood Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Piedmont and Piedmont in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary: 323. Wildwood Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary and Wildwood Elementary rank in California?
Beach Elementary is 19th of 5,693 and Wildwood Elementary is 13th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).