Blue Hills Elementary vs Foothill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.7 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
Foothill Elementary
Saratoga · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elementary Saratoga, California | Foothill Elementary Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 85 Top 10% |
| State rank | #222 of 5,693 | #59 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4402 of 50,301 | #2668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 424 | 278 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 278 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| city | Saratoga | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Foothill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 81.0).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9% vs 16.3%).
- •Foothill Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.5 vs 23.6).
- •Blue Hills Elementary is the larger school with 424 students compared with 278.
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 Foothill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Foothill Elementary ranks higher (84.5 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 Foothill Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elementary: 424. Foothill Elementary: 278. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elementary and Foothill Elementary rank in California?
Blue Hills Elementary is 222nd of 5,693 and Foothill Elementary is 59th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).