Niles Elementary vs Virginia Peterson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 250 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Niles Elementary
Fremont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
461 students
Virginia Peterson Elementary
Paso Robles · Public elementary · Grades K–6
461 students
| Measure | Niles Elementary Fremont, California | Virginia Peterson Elementary Paso Robles, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #446 of 5,693 | #3503 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #6766 of 50,301 | #39839 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 461 | 461 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 461 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 70.3% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 37% |
| city | Fremont | Paso Robles |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Niles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 28.0).
- •Niles Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 37%).
- •Niles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 36%).
- •Niles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 70.3%).
- •Virginia Peterson Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.1 vs 27.1).
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 Niles Elementary better than Virginia Peterson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Niles Elementary ranks higher (76.9 vs 28.0 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 Niles Elementary and Virginia Peterson Elementary?
About 250 km in a straight line, between Fremont and Paso Robles in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Niles Elementary: 461. Virginia Peterson Elementary: 461. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Niles Elementary and Virginia Peterson Elementary rank in California?
Niles Elementary is 446th of 5,693 and Virginia Peterson Elementary is 3503rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).