Buena Vista Elementary vs Tice Creek
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buena Vista Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
495 students
Tice Creek
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–8
451 students
| Measure | Buena Vista Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Tice Creek Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #536 of 5,693 | #239 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7816 of 50,301 | #4567 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 495 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 495 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.2% | 7.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.6 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 75% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tice Creek scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.8 vs 75.2).
- •Tice Creek does better on math proficiency (75% vs 72%).
- •Tice Creek does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 72%).
- •Tice Creek does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.5% vs 18.2%).
- •Tice Creek does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 23.6).
- •Buena Vista Elementary is the larger school with 495 students compared with 451.
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 Buena Vista Elementary better than Tice Creek?
On the Success Index (US), Tice Creek ranks higher (80.8 vs 75.2 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 Buena Vista Elementary and Tice Creek?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buena Vista Elementary: 495. Tice Creek: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buena Vista Elementary and Tice Creek rank in California?
Buena Vista Elementary is 536th of 5,693 and Tice Creek is 239th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).