McKinley Elementary vs Pacific Sky
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 767 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McKinley Elementary
Petaluma · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Pacific Sky
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
| Measure | McKinley Elementary Petaluma, California | Pacific Sky San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1084 of 5,693 | #1169 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14474 of 50,301 | #15542 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 368 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.8% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 24.5 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Petaluma | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McKinley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.5 vs 63.9).
- •Pacific Sky does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 50.8%).
- •Pacific Sky does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 24.5).
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 Pacific Sky?
On the Success Index (US), McKinley Elementary ranks higher (65.5 vs 63.9 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 McKinley Elementary and Pacific Sky?
About 767 km in a straight line, between Petaluma and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McKinley Elementary: 368. Pacific Sky: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McKinley Elementary and Pacific Sky rank in California?
McKinley Elementary is 1084th of 5,693 and Pacific Sky is 1169th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).