Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary vs Sunol Glen Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
Sunol Glen Elementary
Sunol · Public elementary · Grades K–8
240 students
| Measure | Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton, California | Sunol Glen Elementary Sunol, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #297 of 5,693 | #40 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5144 of 50,301 | #2383 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 467 | 240 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 240 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 9.6% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 20.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 87% |
| city | Pleasanton | Sunol |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunol Glen Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.2 vs 79.7).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 77%).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.6% vs 16.3%).
- •Sunol Glen Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.0 vs 25.9).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is the larger school with 467 students compared with 240.
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 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary better than Sunol Glen Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunol Glen Elementary ranks higher (85.2 vs 79.7 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 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary and Sunol Glen Elementary?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Sunol in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary: 467. Sunol Glen Elementary: 240. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary and Sunol Glen Elementary rank in California?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is 297th of 5,693 and Sunol Glen Elementary is 40th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).