Rancho Santana vs Sunnyslope Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rancho Santana
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–8
678 students
Sunnyslope Elementary
Hollister · Public elementary · Grades K–5
602 students
| Measure | Rancho Santana Hollister, California | Sunnyslope Elementary Hollister, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2821 of 5,693 | #3194 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #34542 of 50,301 | #37524 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 678 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 678 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.5% | 70.8% |
| Students per teacher | 27.1 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 42% |
| Math proficiency | – | 37% |
| city | Hollister | Hollister |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rancho Santana scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 31.6).
- •Rancho Santana does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.5% vs 70.8%).
- •Sunnyslope Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 27.1).
- •Rancho Santana is the larger school with 678 students compared with 602.
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 Rancho Santana better than Sunnyslope Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rancho Santana ranks higher (36.2 vs 31.6 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 Rancho Santana and Sunnyslope Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hollister and Hollister in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rancho Santana: 678. Sunnyslope Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rancho Santana and Sunnyslope Elementary rank in California?
Rancho Santana is 2821st of 5,693 and Sunnyslope Elementary is 3194th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).