Browns Valley Elementary vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Browns Valley Elementary
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–8
651 students
Northwood Elementary
Napa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
381 students
| Measure | Browns Valley Elementary Napa, California | Northwood Elementary Napa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1232 of 5,693 | #1428 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #16436 of 50,301 | #19003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 651 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 651 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.8% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 61% |
| city | Napa | Napa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Browns Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.5 vs 58.8).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 59%).
- •Browns Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 60%).
- •Browns Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 49.6%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.1).
- •Browns Valley Elementary is the larger school with 651 students compared with 381.
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 Browns Valley Elementary better than Northwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Browns Valley Elementary ranks higher (62.5 vs 58.8 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 Browns Valley Elementary and Northwood Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Napa and Napa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Browns Valley Elementary: 651. Northwood Elementary: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Browns Valley Elementary and Northwood Elementary rank in California?
Browns Valley Elementary is 1232nd of 5,693 and Northwood Elementary is 1428th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).