Horace Mann Elementary vs Wayne Van Horn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 157 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Horace Mann Elementary
Beverly Hills · Public elementary · Grades K–5
578 students
Wayne Van Horn Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
578 students
| Measure | Horace Mann Elementary Beverly Hills, California | Wayne Van Horn Elementary Bakersfield, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 5,693 | #4363 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7519 of 50,301 | #44759 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 578 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 24.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 26% |
| city | Beverly Hills | Bakersfield |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Horace Mann Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 20.2).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 26%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 39%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 87.4%).
- •Horace Mann Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 24.1).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Horace Mann Elementary better than Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Horace Mann Elementary ranks higher (75.7 vs 20.2 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 Horace Mann Elementary and Wayne Van Horn Elementary?
About 157 km in a straight line, between Beverly Hills and Bakersfield in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Horace Mann Elementary: 578. Wayne Van Horn Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Horace Mann Elementary and Wayne Van Horn Elementary rank in California?
Horace Mann Elementary is 512th of 5,693 and Wayne Van Horn Elementary is 4363rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).