Pacific Sky vs Solana Ranch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Sky
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
368 students
Solana Ranch Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
482 students
| Measure | Pacific Sky San Diego, California | Solana Ranch Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1169 of 5,693 | #77 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15542 of 50,301 | #2918 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 368 | 482 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 482 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 21.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 86% |
| Math proficiency | – | 84% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solana Ranch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.0 vs 63.9).
- •Solana Ranch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 11.1%).
- •Pacific Sky does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 21.9).
- •Solana Ranch Elementary is the larger school with 482 students compared with 368.
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 Pacific Sky better than Solana Ranch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Solana Ranch Elementary ranks higher (84.0 vs 63.9 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 Pacific Sky and Solana Ranch Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Sky: 368. Solana Ranch Elementary: 482. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Sky and Solana Ranch Elementary rank in California?
Pacific Sky is 1169th of 5,693 and Solana Ranch Elementary is 77th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).