Liberty Elementary vs Wilson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Liberty Elementary
Petaluma · Charter elementary · Grades 1–6
162 students
Wilson Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
235 students
| Measure | Liberty Elementary Petaluma, California | Wilson Elementary Petaluma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #86 of 5,693 | #249 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3094 of 50,301 | #4688 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 162 | 235 |
| Enrollment | 162 | 235 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.1% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 77% |
| city | Petaluma | Petaluma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Liberty Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.6 vs 80.6).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.1% vs 20%).
- •Liberty Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 23.5).
- •Wilson Elementary is the larger school with 235 students compared with 162.
- •Liberty Elementary is a charter school while Wilson Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Liberty Elementary better than Wilson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Liberty Elementary ranks higher (83.6 vs 80.6 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 Liberty Elementary and Wilson Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and Petaluma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Liberty Elementary: 162. Wilson Elementary: 235. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Liberty Elementary and Wilson Elementary rank in California?
Liberty Elementary is 86th of 5,693 and Wilson Elementary is 249th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).