Cottage Hill Elementary vs Sierra Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cottage Hill Elementary
Grass Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
485 students
Sierra Hills Elementary
Meadow Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–3
367 students
| Measure | Cottage Hill Elementary Grass Valley, California | Sierra Hills Elementary Meadow Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1794 of 5,693 | #1105 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #23896 of 50,301 | #14754 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 485 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 67% |
| city | Grass Valley | Meadow Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sierra Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 51.8).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 34.8%).
- •Sierra Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 23.1).
- •Cottage Hill Elementary is the larger school with 485 students compared with 367.
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 Cottage Hill Elementary better than Sierra Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sierra Hills Elementary ranks higher (65.1 vs 51.8 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 Cottage Hill Elementary and Sierra Hills Elementary?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Grass Valley and Meadow Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cottage Hill Elementary: 485. Sierra Hills Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cottage Hill Elementary and Sierra Hills Elementary rank in California?
Cottage Hill Elementary is 1794th of 5,693 and Sierra Hills Elementary is 1105th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).