Bollinger Canyon Elementary vs Iron Horse Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bollinger Canyon Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
492 students
Iron Horse Middle
San Ramon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
939 students
| Measure | Bollinger Canyon Elementary San Ramon, California | Iron Horse Middle San Ramon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #133 of 5,693 | #51 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #3554 of 50,301 | #1250 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 492 | 939 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 939 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.3% | 9.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 74% |
| city | San Ramon | San Ramon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bollinger Canyon Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.6 vs 81.5).
- •Bollinger Canyon Elementary does better on math proficiency (81% vs 74%).
- •Iron Horse Middle does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 81%).
- •Bollinger Canyon Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.3% vs 9.9%).
- •Bollinger Canyon Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 22.9).
- •Iron Horse Middle is the larger school with 939 students compared with 492.
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 Bollinger Canyon Elementary better than Iron Horse Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bollinger Canyon Elementary ranks higher (82.6 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 Bollinger Canyon Elementary and Iron Horse Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and San Ramon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bollinger Canyon Elementary: 492. Iron Horse Middle: 939. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bollinger Canyon Elementary and Iron Horse Middle rank in California?
Bollinger Canyon Elementary is 133rd of 5,693 and Iron Horse Middle is 51st of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).