Glenwood Elementary vs Venetia Valley K-8
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
315 students
Venetia Valley K-8
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–8
748 students
| Measure | Glenwood Elementary San Rafael, California | Venetia Valley K-8 San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #546 of 5,693 | #3744 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7953 of 50,301 | #41363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 315 | 748 |
| Enrollment | 315 | 748 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 87.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 21.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 29% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.0 vs 25.6).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 29%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 87.7%).
- •Glenwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 21.4).
- •Venetia Valley K-8 is the larger school with 748 students compared with 315.
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 Glenwood Elementary better than Venetia Valley K-8?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Elementary ranks higher (75.0 vs 25.6 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 Glenwood Elementary and Venetia Valley K-8?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Elementary: 315. Venetia Valley K-8: 748. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Elementary and Venetia Valley K-8 rank in California?
Glenwood Elementary is 546th of 5,693 and Venetia Valley K-8 is 3744th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).