Garden Gate Elementary vs West Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garden Gate Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
471 students
West Valley Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Garden Gate Elementary Cupertino, California | West Valley Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #146 of 5,693 | #220 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3688 of 50,301 | #4394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 471 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 471 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 21.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 81% |
| city | Cupertino | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garden Gate Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 81.1).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 81%).
- •Garden Gate Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •West Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 20.8%).
- •West Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 21.4).
- •Garden Gate Elementary is the larger school with 471 students compared with 422.
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 Garden Gate Elementary better than West Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garden Gate Elementary ranks higher (82.4 vs 81.1 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 Garden Gate Elementary and West Valley Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garden Gate Elementary: 471. West Valley Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garden Gate Elementary and West Valley Elementary rank in California?
Garden Gate Elementary is 146th of 5,693 and West Valley Elementary is 220th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).