Pleasant Valley Elementary vs San Marin High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pleasant Valley Elementary
Novato · Public elementary · Grades K–5
464 students
San Marin High
Novato · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,250 students
| Measure | Pleasant Valley Elementary Novato, California | San Marin High Novato, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #671 of 5,693 | #322 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #9532 of 50,301 | #7246 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 464 | 1,250 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 1,250 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.5% | 35.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 44% |
| city | Novato | Novato |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 54.3).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 44%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Pleasant Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 35.7%).
- •San Marin High does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 23.2).
- •San Marin High is the larger school with 1,250 students compared with 464.
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 Pleasant Valley Elementary better than San Marin High?
On the Success Index (US), Pleasant Valley Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 54.3 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 Pleasant Valley Elementary and San Marin High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Novato and Novato in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pleasant Valley Elementary: 464. San Marin High: 1,250. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pleasant Valley Elementary and San Marin High rank in California?
Pleasant Valley Elementary is 671st of 5,693 and San Marin High is 322nd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).