Gardner Bullis Elementary vs Santa Rita Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardner Bullis Elementary
Los Altos Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–6
313 students
Santa Rita Elementary
Los Altos · Public elementary · Grades K–6
326 students
| Measure | Gardner Bullis Elementary Los Altos Hills, California | Santa Rita Elementary Los Altos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 5,693 | #363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2090 of 50,301 | #5929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 313 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 313 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.9% | 18.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 73% |
| city | Los Altos Hills | Los Altos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardner Bullis Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.8 vs 78.4).
- •Gardner Bullis Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •Gardner Bullis Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •Gardner Bullis Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.9% vs 18.7%).
- •Santa Rita Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.2 vs 19.6).
- •Santa Rita Elementary is the larger school with 326 students compared with 313.
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 Gardner Bullis Elementary better than Santa Rita Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gardner Bullis Elementary ranks higher (85.8 vs 78.4 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 Gardner Bullis Elementary and Santa Rita Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Los Altos Hills and Los Altos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardner Bullis Elementary: 313. Santa Rita Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardner Bullis Elementary and Santa Rita Elementary rank in California?
Gardner Bullis Elementary is 28th of 5,693 and Santa Rita Elementary is 363rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).