Parkside Elementary vs Pittsburg Senior High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Parkside Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
565 students
Pittsburg Senior High
Pittsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,403 students
| Measure | Parkside Elementary Pittsburg, California | Pittsburg Senior High Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 17 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4777 of 5,693 | #1143 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #46830 of 50,301 | #15490 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 565 | 3,403 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 3,403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.5% | 79.3% |
| Students per teacher | 21.7 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| city | Pittsburg | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pittsburg Senior High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 16.6).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Pittsburg Senior High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 28%).
- •Pittsburg Senior High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.3% vs 83.5%).
- •Pittsburg Senior High does better on students per teacher (21.5 vs 21.7).
- •Pittsburg Senior High is the larger school with 3,403 students compared with 565.
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 Parkside Elementary better than Pittsburg Senior High?
On the Success Index (US), Pittsburg Senior High ranks higher (18.8 vs 16.6 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 Parkside Elementary and Pittsburg Senior High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Pittsburg and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Parkside Elementary: 565. Pittsburg Senior High: 3,403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Parkside Elementary and Pittsburg Senior High rank in California?
Parkside Elementary is 4777th of 5,693 and Pittsburg Senior High is 1143rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).