Old Mill Elementary vs Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Old Mill Elementary
Mill Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
Park Elementary
Mill Valley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
301 students
| Measure | Old Mill Elementary Mill Valley, California | Park Elementary Mill Valley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #26 of 5,693 | #155 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2028 of 50,301 | #3751 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 261 | 301 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 301 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 3.8% | 2.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.8 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Mill Valley | Mill Valley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Old Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 82.3).
- •Old Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Old Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 82%).
- •Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.7% vs 3.8%).
- •Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.8).
- •Park Elementary is the larger school with 301 students compared with 261.
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 Old Mill Elementary better than Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Old Mill Elementary ranks higher (86.0 vs 82.3 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 Old Mill Elementary and Park Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Mill Valley and Mill Valley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Old Mill Elementary: 261. Park Elementary: 301. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Old Mill Elementary and Park Elementary rank in California?
Old Mill Elementary is 26th of 5,693 and Park Elementary is 155th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).