PUC Community Charter Elementary vs Sylmar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 997 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
PUC Community Charter Elementary
Sylmar · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
298 students
Sylmar Elementary
Sylmar · Public elementary · Grades K–5
393 students
| Measure | PUC Community Charter Elementary Sylmar, California | Sylmar Elementary Sylmar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2410 of 5,693 | #4702 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30834 of 50,301 | #46503 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 298 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 298 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 96.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 24% |
| city | Sylmar | Sylmar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.7 vs 17.2).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 24%).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 36%).
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 96.2%).
- •Sylmar Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.7 vs 21.3).
- •Sylmar Elementary is the larger school with 393 students compared with 298.
- •PUC Community Charter Elementary is a charter school while Sylmar Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 PUC Community Charter Elementary better than Sylmar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), PUC Community Charter Elementary ranks higher (41.7 vs 17.2 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 PUC Community Charter Elementary and Sylmar Elementary?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Sylmar and Sylmar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
PUC Community Charter Elementary: 298. Sylmar Elementary: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do PUC Community Charter Elementary and Sylmar Elementary rank in California?
PUC Community Charter Elementary is 2410th of 5,693 and Sylmar Elementary is 4702nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).