Pacific Valley (K-12) vs Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 180 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pacific Valley (K-12)
Big Sur · Public other · Grades K–12
11 students
Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford
Palo Alto · Public other · Grades K–12
15 students
| Measure | Pacific Valley (K-12) Big Sur, California | Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford Palo Alto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 11 | 15 |
| Enrollment | 11 | 15 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 2.8 | 5.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Big Sur | Palo Alto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 72.7%).
- •Pacific Valley (K-12) does better on students per teacher (2.8 vs 5.0).
- •Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford is the larger school with 15 students compared with 11.
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 Valley (K-12) better than Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Pacific Valley (K-12) and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford?
About 180 km in a straight line, between Big Sur and Palo Alto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pacific Valley (K-12): 11. Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford: 15. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pacific Valley (K-12) and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford rank in California?
Pacific Valley (K-12) is unranked and Packard Children's Hospital/Stanford is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).