Havens Elementary vs Hillcrest
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Havens Elementary
Piedmont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
Hillcrest
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
| Measure | Havens Elementary Piedmont, California | Hillcrest Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #16 of 5,693 | #292 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1637 of 50,301 | #5082 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 464 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.2% | 29.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 88% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| city | Piedmont | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Havens Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 79.8).
- •Havens Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Havens Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.2% vs 29.8%).
- •Havens Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 21.8).
- •Havens Elementary is the larger school with 464 students compared with 393.
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 Havens Elementary better than Hillcrest?
On the Success Index (US), Havens Elementary ranks higher (87.0 vs 79.8 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 Havens Elementary and Hillcrest?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Piedmont and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Havens Elementary: 464. Hillcrest: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Havens Elementary and Hillcrest rank in California?
Havens Elementary is 16th of 5,693 and Hillcrest is 292nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).