Hillcrest High vs Promenade Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest High
Riverside · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,780 students
Promenade Elementary
Corona · Public elementary · Grades K–5
579 students
| Measure | Hillcrest High Riverside, California | Promenade Elementary Corona, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #569 of 1,343 | #1880 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #10790 of 16,910 | #24934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,780 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 1,780 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.6% | 73.6% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 58% |
| city | Riverside | Corona |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Promenade Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 40.7).
- •Promenade Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 36%).
- •Hillcrest High does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 58%).
- •Promenade Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73.6% vs 75.6%).
- •Promenade Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.2 vs 24.1).
- •Hillcrest High is the larger school with 1,780 students compared with 579.
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 High better than Promenade Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Promenade Elementary ranks higher (50.4 vs 40.7 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 Hillcrest High and Promenade Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Riverside and Corona in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest High: 1,780. Promenade Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest High and Promenade Elementary rank in California?
Hillcrest High is 569th of 1,343 and Promenade Elementary is 1880th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).