Columbia Elementary vs Pleasant Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 193 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
464 students
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
| Measure | Columbia Elementary Columbia, California | Pleasant Valley Elementary Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #3139 of 5,693 | #671 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37201 of 50,301 | #9532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 464 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.3% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 66% |
| city | Columbia | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 32.0).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 41%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 65.3%).
- •Columbia Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 23.2).
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 Columbia Elementary better than Pleasant Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 32.0 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 Columbia Elementary and Pleasant Valley Elementary?
About 193 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Elementary: 464. Pleasant Valley Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Elementary and Pleasant Valley Elementary rank in California?
Columbia Elementary is 3139th of 5,693 and Pleasant Valley Elementary is 671st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).