Brookside Elementary vs Hidden Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary
San Anselmo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
278 students
Hidden Valley Elementary
San Anselmo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary San Anselmo, California | Hidden Valley Elementary San Anselmo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #283 of 5,693 | #185 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5015 of 50,301 | #4005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 8.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 82% |
| city | San Anselmo | San Anselmo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.8 vs 79.9).
- •Hidden Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Hidden Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.4% vs 10.4%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.8).
- •Brookside Elementary is the larger school with 278 students compared with 274.
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 Brookside Elementary better than Hidden Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Valley Elementary ranks higher (81.8 vs 79.9 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 Brookside Elementary and Hidden Valley Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Anselmo and San Anselmo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 278. Hidden Valley Elementary: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Hidden Valley Elementary rank in California?
Brookside Elementary is 283rd of 5,693 and Hidden Valley Elementary is 185th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).