Blue Hills Elementary vs Christa McAuliffe
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Blue Hills Elementary
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
424 students
Christa McAuliffe
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–8
358 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elementary Saratoga, California | Christa McAuliffe Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #222 of 5,693 | #111 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4402 of 50,301 | #3377 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 424 | 358 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 358 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 9.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 19.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Saratoga | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.0 vs 81.0).
- •Blue Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 82%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.8% vs 16.3%).
- •Christa McAuliffe does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 23.6).
- •Blue Hills Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 358.
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 Blue Hills Elementary better than Christa McAuliffe?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe ranks higher (83.0 vs 81.0 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 Blue Hills Elementary and Christa McAuliffe?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elementary: 424. Christa McAuliffe: 358. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elementary and Christa McAuliffe rank in California?
Blue Hills Elementary is 222nd of 5,693 and Christa McAuliffe is 111th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).