Cleveland Elementary vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cleveland Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
300 students
Hillcrest Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
| Measure | Cleveland Elementary San Francisco, California | Hillcrest Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5279 of 5,693 | #3111 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48757 of 50,301 | #36912 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 300 | 317 |
| Enrollment | 300 | 317 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.7% | 81.1% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 24.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 12.3).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 12%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.7% vs 81.1%).
- •Cleveland Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 24.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 300.
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 Cleveland Elementary better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (32.5 vs 12.3 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 Cleveland Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cleveland Elementary: 300. Hillcrest Elementary: 317. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cleveland Elementary and Hillcrest Elementary rank in California?
Cleveland Elementary is 5279th of 5,693 and Hillcrest Elementary is 3111th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).