Brookside Elementary vs Sun Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Sun Valley Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary San Anselmo, California | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #283 of 5,693 | #591 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5015 of 50,301 | #8475 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 278 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 278 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.4% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 73% |
| city | San Anselmo | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 74.2).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 72%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.4% vs 30%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 22.7).
- •Sun Valley Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 278.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Brookside Elementary better than Sun Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 74.2 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 Sun Valley Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between San Anselmo and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary: 278. Sun Valley Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary and Sun Valley Elementary rank in California?
Brookside Elementary is 283rd of 5,693 and Sun Valley Elementary is 591st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).