Chabot Elementary vs Hillcrest
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.
Chabot Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
Hillcrest
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
| Measure | Chabot Elementary Oakland, California | Hillcrest Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #499 of 5,693 | #292 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7381 of 50,301 | #5082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 576 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 576 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.4% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 81% | 82% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 75.9).
- •Hillcrest does better on math proficiency (82% vs 81%).
- •Hillcrest does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 79%).
- •Hillcrest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 35.4%).
- •Hillcrest does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 24.0).
- •Chabot Elementary is the larger school with 576 students compared with 393.
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 Chabot Elementary better than Hillcrest?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest ranks higher (79.8 vs 75.9 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 Chabot Elementary and Hillcrest?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chabot Elementary: 576. Hillcrest: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chabot Elementary and Hillcrest rank in California?
Chabot Elementary is 499th of 5,693 and Hillcrest is 292nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).