Hillcrest vs Piedmont Avenue Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillcrest
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–8
393 students
Piedmont Avenue Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
310 students
| Measure | Hillcrest Oakland, California | Piedmont Avenue Elementary Oakland, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #292 of 5,693 | #5265 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5082 of 50,301 | #48694 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 393 | 310 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 310 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.8% | 80.6% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 17% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 12.5).
- •Hillcrest does better on math proficiency (82% vs 17%).
- •Hillcrest does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 22%).
- •Hillcrest does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.8% vs 80.6%).
- •Hillcrest does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.1).
- •Hillcrest is the larger school with 393 students compared with 310.
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 better than Piedmont Avenue Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest ranks higher (79.8 vs 12.5 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 and Piedmont Avenue Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillcrest: 393. Piedmont Avenue Elementary: 310. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillcrest and Piedmont Avenue Elementary rank in California?
Hillcrest is 292nd of 5,693 and Piedmont Avenue Elementary is 5265th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).