Carmel Creek Elementary vs Solana Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Creek Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–3
317 students
Solana Highlands Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
| Measure | Carmel Creek Elementary San Diego, California | Solana Highlands Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #80 of 5,693 | #49 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2978 of 50,301 | #2500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–3 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 317 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.2% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 22.6 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 97.5% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solana Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.9 vs 83.8).
- •Solana Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 92%).
- •Solana Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12% vs 14.2%).
- •Solana Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.6).
- •Solana Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 384 students compared with 317.
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 Carmel Creek Elementary better than Solana Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Solana Highlands Elementary ranks higher (84.9 vs 83.8 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 Carmel Creek Elementary and Solana Highlands Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Creek Elementary: 317. Solana Highlands Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Creek Elementary and Solana Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Carmel Creek Elementary is 80th of 5,693 and Solana Highlands Elementary is 49th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).