Park Side Elementary vs Sebastopol Independent Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Side Elementary
Sebastopol · Public elementary · Grades K–4
268 students
Sebastopol Independent Charter
Sebastopol · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
286 students
| Measure | Park Side Elementary Sebastopol, California | Sebastopol Independent Charter Sebastopol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1644 of 5,693 | #1230 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #21677 of 50,301 | #16408 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 268 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 268 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.3% | 36.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Sebastopol | Sebastopol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 55.0).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.7% vs 46.3%).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 22.3).
- •Sebastopol Independent Charter is the larger school with 286 students compared with 268.
- •Park Side Elementary is a public school while Sebastopol Independent Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Park Side Elementary better than Sebastopol Independent Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Sebastopol Independent Charter ranks higher (62.6 vs 55.0 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 Park Side Elementary and Sebastopol Independent Charter?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sebastopol and Sebastopol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Side Elementary: 268. Sebastopol Independent Charter: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Side Elementary and Sebastopol Independent Charter rank in California?
Park Side Elementary is 1644th of 5,693 and Sebastopol Independent Charter is 1230th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).