Galileo High vs Yick Wo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 652 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galileo High
San Francisco · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,750 students
Yick Wo Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
205 students
| Measure | Galileo High San Francisco, California | Yick Wo Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #328 of 1,343 | #552 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7335 of 16,910 | #7997 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,750 | 205 |
| Enrollment | 1,750 | 205 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.9% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 70% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 77% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yick Wo Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 53.9).
- •Yick Wo Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Yick Wo Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 70%).
- •Yick Wo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 62.9%).
- •Galileo High does better on students per teacher (19.9 vs 20.5).
- •Galileo High is the larger school with 1,750 students compared with 205.
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 Galileo High better than Yick Wo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yick Wo Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 53.9 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 Galileo High and Yick Wo Elementary?
About 652 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galileo High: 1,750. Yick Wo Elementary: 205. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galileo High and Yick Wo Elementary rank in California?
Galileo High is 328th of 1,343 and Yick Wo Elementary is 552nd of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).