Oak Knoll Elementary vs Ormondale Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oak Knoll Elementary
Menlo Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
Ormondale Elementary
Portola Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–3
243 students
| Measure | Oak Knoll Elementary Menlo Park, California | Ormondale Elementary Portola Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 5,693 | #14 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2414 of 50,301 | #1516 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 574 | 243 |
| Enrollment | 574 | 243 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.7% | 6.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 92% |
| city | Menlo Park | Portola Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ormondale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.4 vs 85.1).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 85%).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.7% vs 6.2%).
- •Ormondale Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.1).
- •Oak Knoll Elementary is the larger school with 574 students compared with 243.
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 Oak Knoll Elementary better than Ormondale Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ormondale Elementary ranks higher (87.4 vs 85.1 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 Oak Knoll Elementary and Ormondale Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Menlo Park and Portola Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oak Knoll Elementary: 574. Ormondale Elementary: 243. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oak Knoll Elementary and Ormondale Elementary rank in California?
Oak Knoll Elementary is 42nd of 5,693 and Ormondale Elementary is 14th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).