Fairfax Elementary vs Pacific High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 676 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairfax Elementary
San Bernardino · Public elementary · Grades K–6
359 students
Pacific High
San Bernardino · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,246 students
| Measure | Fairfax Elementary San Bernardino, California | Pacific High San Bernardino, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5245 of 5,693 | #1248 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #48634 of 50,301 | #16085 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 359 | 1,246 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 1,246 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 97.2% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 10% |
| city | San Bernardino | San Bernardino |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pacific High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.8 vs 12.6).
- •Fairfax Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 10%).
- •Pacific High does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 32%).
- •Pacific High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.8% vs 97.2%).
- •Pacific High does better on students per teacher (20.1 vs 23.9).
- •Pacific High is the larger school with 1,246 students compared with 359.
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 Fairfax Elementary better than Pacific High?
On the Success Index (US), Pacific High ranks higher (14.8 vs 12.6 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 Fairfax Elementary and Pacific High?
About 676 m in a straight line, between San Bernardino and San Bernardino in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairfax Elementary: 359. Pacific High: 1,246. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairfax Elementary and Pacific High rank in California?
Fairfax Elementary is 5245th of 5,693 and Pacific High is 1248th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).