Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary vs Valley View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.2 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
Valley View Elementary
Pleasanton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
629 students
| Measure | Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Pleasanton, California | Valley View Elementary Pleasanton, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #297 of 5,693 | #1097 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #5144 of 50,301 | #14617 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 467 | 629 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 629 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.3% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 25.9 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 61% |
| city | Pleasanton | Pleasanton |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 65.3).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 61%).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 61%).
- •Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.3% vs 21.1%).
- •Valley View Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 25.9).
- •Valley View Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 467.
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 Valley View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 65.3 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 Valley View Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Pleasanton and Pleasanton in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary: 467. Valley View Elementary: 629. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary and Valley View Elementary rank in California?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is 297th of 5,693 and Valley View Elementary is 1097th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).