Santa Ynez Elementary vs Solvang Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 5.3 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
Solvang Elementary
Solvang · Public elementary · Grades K–8
602 students
| Measure | Santa Ynez Elementary Santa Ynez, California | Solvang Elementary Solvang, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #1096 of 5,693 | #821 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14615 of 50,301 | #11417 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 147 | 602 |
| Enrollment | 147 | 602 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.6% | 38.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 68% |
| city | Santa Ynez | Solvang |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solvang Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.9 vs 65.3).
- •Solvang Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 52%).
- •Solvang Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Solvang Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.2% vs 45.6%).
- •Santa Ynez Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 19.4).
- •Solvang Elementary is the larger school with 602 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 Solvang Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Solvang Elementary ranks higher (69.9 vs 65.3 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 Santa Ynez Elementary and Solvang Elementary?
About 5.3 km in a straight line, between Santa Ynez and Solvang in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Santa Ynez Elementary: 147. Solvang Elementary: 602. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Santa Ynez Elementary and Solvang Elementary rank in California?
Santa Ynez Elementary is 1096th of 5,693 and Solvang Elementary is 821st of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).