Bret Harte Elementary vs Fairview Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bret Harte Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
867 students
Fairview Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–6
786 students
| Measure | Bret Harte Elementary Modesto, California | Fairview Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5597 of 5,693 | #5560 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #49859 of 50,301 | #49746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 867 | 786 |
| Enrollment | 867 | 786 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 25.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 14% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 15% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (8.1 vs 8.8).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 11%).
- •Fairview Elementary does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 14%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.5% vs 92.4%).
- •Bret Harte Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.8 vs 25.4).
- •Bret Harte Elementary is the larger school with 867 students compared with 786.
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 Bret Harte Elementary better than Fairview Elementary?
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 Bret Harte Elementary and Fairview Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bret Harte Elementary: 867. Fairview Elementary: 786. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bret Harte Elementary and Fairview Elementary rank in California?
Bret Harte Elementary is 5597th of 5,693 and Fairview Elementary is 5560th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).