Gregory Gardens Elementary vs Valhalla Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gregory Gardens Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
409 students
Valhalla Elementary
Pleasant Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
721 students
| Measure | Gregory Gardens Elementary Pleasant Hill, California | Valhalla Elementary Pleasant Hill, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2723 of 5,693 | #687 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #33504 of 50,301 | #9682 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 409 | 721 |
| Enrollment | 409 | 721 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.4% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.6 | 27.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 68% |
| city | Pleasant Hill | Pleasant Hill |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valhalla Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.4 vs 37.7).
- •Valhalla Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 32%).
- •Valhalla Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 47%).
- •Valhalla Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 47.4%).
- •Gregory Gardens Elementary does better on students per teacher (25.6 vs 27.7).
- •Valhalla Elementary is the larger school with 721 students compared with 409.
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 Gregory Gardens Elementary better than Valhalla Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valhalla Elementary ranks higher (72.4 vs 37.7 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 Gregory Gardens Elementary and Valhalla Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Pleasant Hill and Pleasant Hill in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gregory Gardens Elementary: 409. Valhalla Elementary: 721. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gregory Gardens Elementary and Valhalla Elementary rank in California?
Gregory Gardens Elementary is 2723rd of 5,693 and Valhalla Elementary is 687th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).