Frontier Elementary vs Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 156 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frontier Elementary
Sacramento · Public elementary · Grades K–6
379 students
Highlands Elementary
San Mateo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Frontier Elementary Sacramento, California | Highlands Elementary San Mateo, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3583 of 5,693 | #950 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40386 of 50,301 | #12945 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 379 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 60% |
| city | Sacramento | San Mateo |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highlands Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 27.0).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 39%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 41%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 86%).
- •Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.3).
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 Frontier Elementary better than Highlands Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highlands Elementary ranks higher (67.7 vs 27.0 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 Frontier Elementary and Highlands Elementary?
About 156 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and San Mateo in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Elementary: 379. Highlands Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Elementary and Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Frontier Elementary is 3583rd of 5,693 and Highlands Elementary is 950th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).