El Cerrito High vs Kensington Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Cerrito High
El Cerrito · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,460 students
Kensington Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–6
473 students
| Measure | El Cerrito High El Cerrito, California | Kensington Elementary Kensington, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #565 of 1,343 | #288 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10771 of 16,910 | #5034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,460 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 1,460 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.3 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 74% |
| city | El Cerrito | Kensington |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kensington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 40.8).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on math proficiency (74% vs 31%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 48%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 39%).
- •Kensington Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 24.3).
- •El Cerrito High is the larger school with 1,460 students compared with 473.
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 El Cerrito High better than Kensington Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kensington Elementary ranks higher (79.9 vs 40.8 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 El Cerrito High and Kensington Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Cerrito and Kensington in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Cerrito High: 1,460. Kensington Elementary: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Cerrito High and Kensington Elementary rank in California?
El Cerrito High is 565th of 1,343 and Kensington Elementary is 288th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).