Peralta Elementary vs Sylvia Mendez Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Peralta Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
Sylvia Mendez Elementary
Berkeley · Public elementary · Grades K–5
379 students
| Measure | Peralta Elementary Oakland, California | Sylvia Mendez Elementary Berkeley, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #483 of 5,693 | #1551 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7220 of 50,301 | #20482 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 355 | 379 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 379 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.4% | 27.4% |
| Students per teacher | 32.3 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| city | Oakland | Berkeley |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Peralta Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.2 vs 56.7).
- •Peralta Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Peralta Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 52%).
- •Sylvia Mendez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.4% vs 30.4%).
- •Sylvia Mendez Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.1 vs 32.3).
- •Sylvia Mendez Elementary is the larger school with 379 students compared with 355.
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 Peralta Elementary better than Sylvia Mendez Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Peralta Elementary ranks higher (76.2 vs 56.7 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 Peralta Elementary and Sylvia Mendez Elementary?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Oakland and Berkeley in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Peralta Elementary: 355. Sylvia Mendez Elementary: 379. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Peralta Elementary and Sylvia Mendez Elementary rank in California?
Peralta Elementary is 483rd of 5,693 and Sylvia Mendez Elementary is 1551st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).