Rio Vista Elementary vs Willow Cove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rio Vista Elementary
Bay Point · Public elementary · Grades K–5
431 students
Willow Cove Elementary
Pittsburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
592 students
| Measure | Rio Vista Elementary Bay Point, California | Willow Cove Elementary Pittsburg, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5079 of 5,693 | #4475 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #48034 of 50,301 | #45331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 431 | 592 |
| Enrollment | 431 | 592 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.9 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 19% |
| city | Bay Point | Pittsburg |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Willow Cove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.3 vs 14.2).
- •Willow Cove Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Willow Cove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Willow Cove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.9% vs 85.4%).
- •Willow Cove Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.9).
- •Willow Cove Elementary is the larger school with 592 students compared with 431.
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 Rio Vista Elementary better than Willow Cove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Willow Cove Elementary ranks higher (19.3 vs 14.2 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 Rio Vista Elementary and Willow Cove Elementary?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Bay Point and Pittsburg in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rio Vista Elementary: 431. Willow Cove Elementary: 592. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rio Vista Elementary and Willow Cove Elementary rank in California?
Rio Vista Elementary is 5079th of 5,693 and Willow Cove Elementary is 4475th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).