Chicago Park Elementary vs Union Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chicago Park Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–8
120 students
Union Hill Elementary
Grass Valley · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
542 students
| Measure | Chicago Park Elementary Grass Valley, California | Union Hill Elementary Grass Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1945 of 5,693 | #2081 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #25556 of 50,301 | #27335 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 120 | 542 |
| Enrollment | 120 | 542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.2% | 45.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 39% |
| city | Grass Valley | Grass Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chicago Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.4 vs 46.8).
- •Union Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (39% vs 37%).
- •Union Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 52%).
- •Chicago Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.2% vs 45.8%).
- •Chicago Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 20.8).
- •Union Hill Elementary is the larger school with 542 students compared with 120.
- •Chicago Park Elementary is a public school while Union Hill Elementary is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Chicago Park Elementary better than Union Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chicago Park Elementary ranks higher (49.4 vs 46.8 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 Chicago Park Elementary and Union Hill Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Grass Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chicago Park Elementary: 120. Union Hill Elementary: 542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chicago Park Elementary and Union Hill Elementary rank in California?
Chicago Park Elementary is 1945th of 5,693 and Union Hill Elementary is 2081st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).