El Verano Elementary vs Prestwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
El Verano Elementary
Sonoma ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
314 students
Prestwood Elementary
Sonoma ยท Public elementary ยท Grades Kโ5
275 students
| Measure | El Verano Elementary Sonoma, California | Prestwood Elementary Sonoma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4387 of 5,693 | #1485 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #44881 of 50,301 | #19669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades Kโ5 | Grades Kโ5 |
| Students | 314 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 314 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.8% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 47% |
| city | Sonoma | Sonoma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | โ | โ |
The verdict
- โขPrestwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 19.9).
- โขPrestwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 12%).
- โขPrestwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- โขPrestwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 47.8%).
- โขPrestwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 24.2).
- โขEl Verano Elementary is the larger school with 314 students compared with 275.
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 Verano Elementary better than Prestwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prestwood Elementary ranks higher (57.9 vs 19.9 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 Verano Elementary and Prestwood Elementary?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Sonoma and Sonoma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
El Verano Elementary: 314. Prestwood Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do El Verano Elementary and Prestwood Elementary rank in California?
El Verano Elementary is 4387th of 5,693 and Prestwood Elementary is 1485th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).