Junipero Serra Elementary vs Sunset Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Junipero Serra Elementary
Daly City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Junipero Serra Elementary Daly City, California | Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1549 of 5,693 | #2412 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #20452 of 50,301 | #30840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 286 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 286 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.9% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 44% |
| city | Daly City | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Junipero Serra Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.7 vs 41.7).
- •Junipero Serra Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Junipero Serra Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Junipero Serra Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 41.7%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.4).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 348 students compared with 286.
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 Junipero Serra Elementary better than Sunset Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Junipero Serra Elementary ranks higher (56.7 vs 41.7 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 Junipero Serra Elementary and Sunset Ridge Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Daly City and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Junipero Serra Elementary: 286. Sunset Ridge Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Junipero Serra Elementary and Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Junipero Serra Elementary is 1549th of 5,693 and Sunset Ridge Elementary is 2412th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).