Los Cerritos Elementary vs Sunkist Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 566 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Los Cerritos Elementary
South San Francisco · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
Sunkist Elementary
La Puente · Public elementary · Grades K–5
304 students
| Measure | Los Cerritos Elementary South San Francisco, California | Sunkist Elementary La Puente, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3482 of 5,693 | #4154 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #39698 of 50,301 | #43687 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 304 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 304 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.2% | 93.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.0 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | South San Francisco | La Puente |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Los Cerritos Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 21.9).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Sunkist Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.2% vs 93.4%).
- •Los Cerritos Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.0 vs 21.7).
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 Los Cerritos Elementary better than Sunkist Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Los Cerritos Elementary ranks higher (28.2 vs 21.9 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 Los Cerritos Elementary and Sunkist Elementary?
About 566 km in a straight line, between South San Francisco and La Puente in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Los Cerritos Elementary: 304. Sunkist Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Los Cerritos Elementary and Sunkist Elementary rank in California?
Los Cerritos Elementary is 3482nd of 5,693 and Sunkist Elementary is 4154th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).