Hillcrest Elementary vs Serra (Junipero) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
317 students
Serra (Junipero) Elementary
San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
283 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Elementary San Francisco, California | Serra (Junipero) Elementary San Francisco, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3111 of 5,693 | #3859 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #36912 of 50,301 | #42096 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 317 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.1% | 67.8% |
| Students per teacher | 24.4 | 25.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| city | San Francisco | San Francisco |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.5 vs 24.4).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Serra (Junipero) Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.8% vs 81.1%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.4 vs 25.7).
- •Hillcrest Elementary is the larger school with 317 students compared with 283.
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 Hillcrest Elementary better than Serra (Junipero) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (32.5 vs 24.4 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 Hillcrest Elementary and Serra (Junipero) Elementary?
About 989 m in a straight line, between San Francisco and San Francisco in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest Elementary: 317. Serra (Junipero) Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest Elementary and Serra (Junipero) Elementary rank in California?
Hillcrest Elementary is 3111th of 5,693 and Serra (Junipero) Elementary is 3859th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).