Santa Ynez Elementary vs Santa Ynez Valley Union High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Santa Ynez Elementary
Santa Ynez · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
147 students
Santa Ynez Valley Union High
Solvang · Public high · Grades 9–12
801 students
| Measure | Santa Ynez Elementary Santa Ynez, California | Santa Ynez Valley Union High Solvang, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1096 of 5,693 | #253 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14615 of 50,301 | #5913 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 147 | 801 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 801 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Santa Ynez | Solvang |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Santa Ynez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.3 vs 59.6).
- •Santa Ynez Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 45.6%).
- •Santa Ynez Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.5).
- •Santa Ynez Valley Union High is the larger school with 801 students compared with 147.
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 Santa Ynez Elementary better than Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
On the Success Index (US), Santa Ynez Elementary ranks higher (65.3 vs 59.6 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 Santa Ynez Elementary and Santa Ynez Valley Union High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Santa Ynez and Solvang in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Ynez Elementary: 147. Santa Ynez Valley Union High: 801. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Ynez Elementary and Santa Ynez Valley Union High rank in California?
Santa Ynez Elementary is 1096th of 5,693 and Santa Ynez Valley Union High is 253rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).