Blue Hills Elementary vs Prospect High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Prospect High
Saratoga · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
| Measure | Blue Hills Elementary Saratoga, California | Prospect High Saratoga, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 5,693 | #318 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #4402 of 50,301 | #7169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 424 | 1,460 |
| Enrollment | 424 | 1,460 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 49.2% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 47% |
| city | Saratoga | Saratoga |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Blue Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.0 vs 54.6).
- •Blue Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 47%).
- •Blue Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 68%).
- •Blue Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 49.2%).
- •Prospect High does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 23.6).
- •Prospect High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 424.
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 Prospect High?
On the Success Index (US), Blue Hills Elementary ranks higher (81.0 vs 54.6 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 Prospect High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Saratoga and Saratoga in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Blue Hills Elementary: 424. Prospect High: 1,460. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Blue Hills Elementary and Prospect High rank in California?
Blue Hills Elementary is 222nd of 5,693 and Prospect High is 318th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).