Frontier Elementary vs Hillsdale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 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
Hillsdale Elementary
North Highlands · Public elementary · Grades K–6
234 students
| Measure | Frontier Elementary Sacramento, California | Hillsdale Elementary North Highlands, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3583 of 5,693 | #3490 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40386 of 50,301 | #39746 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 379 | 234 |
| Enrollment | 379 | 234 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 87.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.3 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 42% |
| city | Sacramento | North Highlands |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillsdale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.1 vs 27.0).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Frontier Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 87.6%).
- •Hillsdale Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.4 vs 25.3).
- •Frontier Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 234.
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 Hillsdale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillsdale Elementary ranks higher (28.1 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 Hillsdale Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sacramento and North Highlands in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frontier Elementary: 379. Hillsdale Elementary: 234. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frontier Elementary and Hillsdale Elementary rank in California?
Frontier Elementary is 3583rd of 5,693 and Hillsdale Elementary is 3490th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).