Pacific Sky vs Sycamore Ridge
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.5 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
Sycamore Ridge
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
386 students
| Measure | Pacific Sky San Diego, California | Sycamore Ridge San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1169 of 5,693 | #308 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #15542 of 50,301 | #5273 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 368 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.1% | 26.7% |
| Students per teacher | 21.6 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 82% |
| Math proficiency | – | 76% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sycamore Ridge scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.5 vs 63.9).
- •Pacific Sky does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 26.7%).
- •Sycamore Ridge does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 21.6).
- •Sycamore Ridge is the larger school with 386 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 Sycamore Ridge?
On the Success Index (US), Sycamore Ridge ranks higher (79.5 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 Sycamore Ridge?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Sky: 368. Sycamore Ridge: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Sky and Sycamore Ridge rank in California?
Pacific Sky is 1169th of 5,693 and Sycamore Ridge is 308th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).