Penn Elementary vs Zamorano Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.1 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
Zamorano Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
823 students
| Measure | Penn Elementary San Diego, California | Zamorano Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2794 of 5,693 | #2250 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34268 of 50,301 | #29238 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 366 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 22.9 | 24.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 49% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Zamorano Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 36.6).
- •Zamorano Elementary does better on math proficiency (49% vs 42%).
- •Zamorano Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 52%).
- •Zamorano Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 81.4%).
- •Penn Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.9 vs 24.9).
- •Zamorano Elementary is the larger school with 823 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 Zamorano Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Zamorano Elementary ranks higher (44.1 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 Zamorano Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penn Elementary: 366. Zamorano Elementary: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penn Elementary and Zamorano Elementary rank in California?
Penn Elementary is 2794th of 5,693 and Zamorano Elementary is 2250th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).