Corona Creek Elementary vs Sonoma Mountain 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.
Corona Creek Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
403 students
Sonoma Mountain Elementary
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
422 students
| Measure | Corona Creek Elementary Petaluma, California | Sonoma Mountain Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #888 of 5,693 | #887 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12185 of 50,301 | #12164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 403 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.4% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 59% | 65% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.7 vs 68.8).
- •Sonoma Mountain Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Corona Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Corona Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.4% vs 15.4%).
- •Corona Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 24.8).
- •Sonoma Mountain Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 403.
- •Corona Creek Elementary is a public school while Sonoma Mountain 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 Corona Creek Elementary better than Sonoma Mountain Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Corona Creek Elementary and Sonoma Mountain Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Corona Creek Elementary: 403. Sonoma Mountain Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Corona Creek Elementary and Sonoma Mountain Elementary rank in California?
Corona Creek Elementary is 888th of 5,693 and Sonoma Mountain Elementary is 887th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).