Penn Elementary vs Sunnyside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penn Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
366 students
Sunnyside Elementary
Bonita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
434 students
| Measure | Penn Elementary San Diego, California | Sunnyside Elementary Bonita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2794 of 5,693 | #1319 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34268 of 50,301 | #17620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 366 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 54% |
| city | San Diego | Bonita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 36.6).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 42%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 81.4%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 22.9).
- •Sunnyside Elementary is the larger school with 434 students compared with 366.
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 Penn Elementary better than Sunnyside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elementary ranks higher (60.9 vs 36.6 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 Penn Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Bonita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Elementary: 366. Sunnyside Elementary: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Elementary and Sunnyside Elementary rank in California?
Penn Elementary is 2794th of 5,693 and Sunnyside Elementary is 1319th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).