Mendocino K-8 vs Sunol Glen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 253 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mendocino K-8
Mendocino · Public elementary · Grades K–8
241 students
Sunol Glen Elementary
Sunol · Public elementary · Grades K–8
240 students
| Measure | Mendocino K-8 Mendocino, California | Sunol Glen Elementary Sunol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2088 of 5,693 | #40 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #27406 of 50,301 | #2383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 241 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 241 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 87% |
| city | Mendocino | Sunol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunol Glen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 46.7).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 45%).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 51%).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 68.5%).
- •Mendocino K-8 does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 20.0).
- •Mendocino K-8 is the larger school with 241 students compared with 240.
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 Mendocino K-8 better than Sunol Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunol Glen Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 46.7 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 Mendocino K-8 and Sunol Glen Elementary?
About 253 km in a straight line, between Mendocino and Sunol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mendocino K-8: 241. Sunol Glen Elementary: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mendocino K-8 and Sunol Glen Elementary rank in California?
Mendocino K-8 is 2088th of 5,693 and Sunol Glen Elementary is 40th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).