Hidden Hills Elementary vs John E. Steinbeck Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 120 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hidden Hills Elementary
San Ramon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
486 students
John E. Steinbeck Elementary
Salinas · Public elementary · Grades K–6
486 students
| Measure | Hidden Hills Elementary San Ramon, California | John E. Steinbeck Elementary Salinas, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #74 of 5,693 | #2908 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2897 of 50,301 | #35334 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 486 | 486 |
| Enrollment | 486 | 486 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 78% |
| Students per teacher | 21.1 | 25.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 42% |
| city | San Ramon | Salinas |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hidden Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 34.9).
- •Hidden Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (85% vs 42%).
- •Hidden Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 48%).
- •Hidden Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 78%).
- •Hidden Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 25.6).
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 Hidden Hills Elementary better than John E. Steinbeck Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hidden Hills Elementary ranks higher (84.0 vs 34.9 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 Hidden Hills Elementary and John E. Steinbeck Elementary?
About 120 km in a straight line, between San Ramon and Salinas in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hidden Hills Elementary: 486. John E. Steinbeck Elementary: 486. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hidden Hills Elementary and John E. Steinbeck Elementary rank in California?
Hidden Hills Elementary is 74th of 5,693 and John E. Steinbeck Elementary is 2908th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).