Sherwood Elementary vs Sylvan Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 744 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sherwood Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
489 students
Sylvan Elementary
Modesto · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
| Measure | Sherwood Elementary Modesto, California | Sylvan Elementary Modesto, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2249 of 5,693 | #3670 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #29227 of 50,301 | #40959 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 489 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 489 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.9% | 80.4% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 30% |
| city | Modesto | Modesto |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 26.2).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (51% vs 30%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 39%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (68.9% vs 80.4%).
- •Sylvan Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 20.4).
- •Sherwood Elementary is the larger school with 489 students compared with 326.
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 Sherwood Elementary better than Sylvan Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Elementary ranks higher (44.1 vs 26.2 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 Sherwood Elementary and Sylvan Elementary?
About 744 m in a straight line, between Modesto and Modesto in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sherwood Elementary: 489. Sylvan Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sherwood Elementary and Sylvan Elementary rank in California?
Sherwood Elementary is 2249th of 5,693 and Sylvan Elementary is 3670th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).