Ocean Shore Elementary vs Sunset Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 890 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ocean Shore Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–8
368 students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Ocean Shore Elementary Pacifica, California | Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #935 of 5,693 | #2412 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #12755 of 50,301 | #30840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 368 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.6% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 44% |
| city | Pacifica | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Shore Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 41.7).
- •Ocean Shore Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 44%).
- •Ocean Shore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 37%).
- •Ocean Shore Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.6% vs 41.7%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 23.0).
- •Ocean Shore Elementary is the larger school with 368 students compared with 348.
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 Ocean Shore Elementary better than Sunset Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Shore Elementary ranks higher (68.0 vs 41.7 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 Ocean Shore Elementary and Sunset Ridge Elementary?
About 890 m in a straight line, between Pacifica and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ocean Shore Elementary: 368. Sunset Ridge Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ocean Shore Elementary and Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Ocean Shore Elementary is 935th of 5,693 and Sunset Ridge Elementary is 2412th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).