Stevens Creek Elementary vs West Valley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stevens Creek Elementary
Cupertino · Public elementary · Grades K–5
407 students
West Valley Elementary
Sunnyvale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | Stevens Creek Elementary Cupertino, California | West Valley Elementary Sunnyvale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #65 of 5,693 | #220 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2810 of 50,301 | #4394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 407 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.3% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 21.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 88% | 81% |
| city | Cupertino | Sunnyvale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stevens Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.2 vs 81.1).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (88% vs 81%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 80%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.3% vs 15.9%).
- •Stevens Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 21.1).
- •West Valley Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 407.
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 Stevens Creek Elementary better than West Valley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Stevens Creek Elementary ranks higher (84.2 vs 81.1 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 Stevens Creek Elementary and West Valley Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Cupertino and Sunnyvale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stevens Creek Elementary: 407. West Valley Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stevens Creek Elementary and West Valley Elementary rank in California?
Stevens Creek Elementary is 65th of 5,693 and West Valley Elementary is 220th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).