Parkmead Elementary vs Walnut Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkmead Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
478 students
Walnut Heights Elementary
Walnut Creek · Public elementary · Grades K–5
427 students
| Measure | Parkmead Elementary Walnut Creek, California | Walnut Heights Elementary Walnut Creek, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #506 of 5,693 | #342 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7462 of 50,301 | #5639 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 478 | 427 |
| Enrollment | 478 | 427 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.8% | 15.2% |
| Students per teacher | 25.2 | 23.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| city | Walnut Creek | Walnut Creek |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walnut Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 75.8).
- •Walnut Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Walnut Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Walnut Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.2% vs 18.8%).
- •Walnut Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.7 vs 25.2).
- •Parkmead Elementary is the larger school with 478 students compared with 427.
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 Parkmead Elementary better than Walnut Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Walnut Heights Elementary ranks higher (78.9 vs 75.8 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 Parkmead Elementary and Walnut Heights Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Walnut Creek and Walnut Creek in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkmead Elementary: 478. Walnut Heights Elementary: 427. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkmead Elementary and Walnut Heights Elementary rank in California?
Parkmead Elementary is 506th of 5,693 and Walnut Heights Elementary is 342nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).