Highland Elementary vs Summit Public School: Tamalpais
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 708 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
377 students
Summit Public School: Tamalpais
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 7–12
629 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Richmond, California | Summit Public School: Tamalpais Richmond, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3895 of 5,693 | #950 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #42298 of 50,301 | #14174 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 377 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 377 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 78.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.9 | 25.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 32% |
| city | Richmond | Richmond |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Public School: Tamalpais scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.1 vs 24.0).
- •Summit Public School: Tamalpais does better on math proficiency (32% vs 29%).
- •Summit Public School: Tamalpais does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 33%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (70.8% vs 78.2%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 25.2).
- •Summit Public School: Tamalpais is the larger school with 629 students compared with 377.
- •Highland Elementary is a public school while Summit Public School: Tamalpais is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Highland Elementary better than Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Public School: Tamalpais ranks higher (26.1 vs 24.0 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 Highland Elementary and Summit Public School: Tamalpais?
About 708 m in a straight line, between Richmond and Richmond in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 377. Summit Public School: Tamalpais: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Summit Public School: Tamalpais rank in California?
Highland Elementary is 3895th of 5,693 and Summit Public School: Tamalpais is 950th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).