Lyndale Elementary vs Prestwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 116 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lyndale Elementary
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Prestwood Elementary
Sonoma · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
| Measure | Lyndale Elementary San Jose, California | Prestwood Elementary Sonoma, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3133 of 5,693 | #1485 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #37109 of 50,301 | #19669 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 275 | 275 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 275 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.9% | 30.5% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 47% |
| city | San Jose | Sonoma |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Prestwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 32.2).
- •Prestwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Prestwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Prestwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 82.9%).
- •Prestwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 21.2).
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 Lyndale Elementary better than Prestwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Prestwood Elementary ranks higher (57.9 vs 32.2 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 Lyndale Elementary and Prestwood Elementary?
About 116 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Sonoma in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lyndale Elementary: 275. Prestwood Elementary: 275. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lyndale Elementary and Prestwood Elementary rank in California?
Lyndale Elementary is 3133rd of 5,693 and Prestwood Elementary is 1485th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).