Brookside Elementary vs Ross Valley Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 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
Ross Valley Charter
Fairfax · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
198 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary San Anselmo, California | Ross Valley Charter Fairfax, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #283 of 5,693 | #346 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5015 of 50,301 | #5689 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 198 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 198 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| city | San Anselmo | Fairfax |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 78.8).
- •Ross Valley Charter does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 24.7%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 24.8).
- •Brookside Elementary is the larger school with 278 students compared with 198.
- •Brookside Elementary is a public school while Ross Valley Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Ross Valley Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 78.8 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 Ross Valley Charter?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between San Anselmo and Fairfax in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 278. Ross Valley Charter: 198. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Ross Valley Charter rank in California?
Brookside Elementary is 283rd of 5,693 and Ross Valley Charter is 346th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).