McKinley Elementary vs North Hillsborough
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Burlingame · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
North Hillsborough
Hillsborough · Public elementary · Grades K–5
274 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Burlingame, California | North Hillsborough Hillsborough, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 92 Top 5% |
| State rank | #639 of 5,693 | #6 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9189 of 50,301 | #469 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 541 | 274 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 274 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.7% | 2.6% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 87% |
| city | Burlingame | Hillsborough |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Hillsborough scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.6 vs 73.1).
- •North Hillsborough does better on math proficiency (87% vs 71%).
- •North Hillsborough does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 73%).
- •North Hillsborough does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.6% vs 25.7%).
- •North Hillsborough does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 27.1).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 274.
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 McKinley Elementary better than North Hillsborough?
On the Success Index (US), North Hillsborough ranks higher (91.6 vs 73.1 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 McKinley Elementary and North Hillsborough?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Burlingame and Hillsborough in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 541. North Hillsborough: 274. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and North Hillsborough rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 639th of 5,693 and North Hillsborough is 6th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).