Bonny Doon Elementary vs San Lorenzo Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonny Doon Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–6
92 students
San Lorenzo Valley High
Felton · Public high · Grades 9–12
578 students
| Measure | Bonny Doon Elementary Santa Cruz, California | San Lorenzo Valley High Felton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #924 of 5,693 | #125 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12553 of 50,301 | #3537 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 92 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 92 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.8% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Felton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.2 vs 69.1).
- •Bonny Doon Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 62%).
- •San Lorenzo Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 22.8%).
- •Bonny Doon Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 21.4).
- •San Lorenzo Valley High is the larger school with 578 students compared with 92.
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 Bonny Doon Elementary better than San Lorenzo Valley High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bonny Doon Elementary and San Lorenzo Valley High?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Felton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonny Doon Elementary: 92. San Lorenzo Valley High: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonny Doon Elementary and San Lorenzo Valley High rank in California?
Bonny Doon Elementary is 924th of 5,693 and San Lorenzo Valley High is 125th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).