Bel Aire Elementary vs Cove
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Aire Elementary
Tiburon · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
322 students
Cove
Corte Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Bel Aire Elementary Tiburon, California | Cove Corte Madera, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #101 of 5,693 | #198 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3209 of 50,301 | #4151 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 322 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.1% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| city | Tiburon | Corte Madera |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Aire Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.3 vs 81.5).
- •Bel Aire Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Bel Aire Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 80%).
- •Bel Aire Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.1% vs 12.7%).
- •Bel Aire Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 19.6).
- •Bel Aire Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 275.
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 Bel Aire Elementary better than Cove?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Aire Elementary ranks higher (83.3 vs 81.5 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 Bel Aire Elementary and Cove?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tiburon and Corte Madera in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Aire Elementary: 322. Cove: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Aire Elementary and Cove rank in California?
Bel Aire Elementary is 101st of 5,693 and Cove is 198th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).