Chester W. Nimitz Elementary vs Garden Gate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
350 students
Garden Gate Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
| Measure | Chester W. Nimitz Elementary Sunnyvale, California | Garden Gate Elementary Cupertino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1281 of 5,693 | #146 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #17048 of 50,301 | #3688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 350 | 471 |
| Enrollment | 350 | 471 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.6% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.9 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 90% |
| city | Sunnyvale | Cupertino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 61.6).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 63%).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 63%).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 50.6%).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.4 vs 21.9).
- •Garden Gate Elementary is the larger school with 471 students compared with 350.
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 Chester W. Nimitz Elementary better than Garden Gate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Gate Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 61.6 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 Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and Garden Gate Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Sunnyvale and Cupertino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary: 350. Garden Gate Elementary: 471. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester W. Nimitz Elementary and Garden Gate Elementary rank in California?
Chester W. Nimitz Elementary is 1281st of 5,693 and Garden Gate Elementary is 146th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).