Pacific Sky vs Solana Santa Fe Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.2 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 Santa Fe Elementary
Rancho Santa Fe · Public elementary · Grades K–6
334 students
| Measure | Pacific Sky San Diego, California | Solana Santa Fe Elementary Rancho Santa Fe, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #1169 of 5,693 | #171 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15542 of 50,301 | #3922 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 368 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 86% |
| Math proficiency | – | 77% |
| city | San Diego | Rancho Santa Fe |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solana Santa Fe Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 63.9).
- •Pacific Sky does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 12.3%).
- •Solana Santa Fe Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 21.6).
- •Pacific Sky is the larger school with 368 students compared with 334.
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 Santa Fe Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Solana Santa Fe Elementary ranks higher (82.0 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 Santa Fe Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Rancho Santa Fe in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Sky: 368. Solana Santa Fe Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Sky and Solana Santa Fe Elementary rank in California?
Pacific Sky is 1169th of 5,693 and Solana Santa Fe Elementary is 171st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).