Summit Public School: Shasta vs Sunset Ridge Elementary
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.
Summit Public School: Shasta
Daly City · Charter high · Grades 9–12
458 students
Sunset Ridge Elementary
Pacifica · Public elementary · Grades K–5
348 students
| Measure | Summit Public School: Shasta Daly City, California | Sunset Ridge Elementary Pacifica, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 1,343 | #2412 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2607 of 16,910 | #30840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 458 | 348 |
| Enrollment | 458 | 348 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.8% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 26.9 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 44% |
| city | Daly City | Pacifica |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Summit Public School: Shasta scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.9 vs 41.7).
- •Summit Public School: Shasta does better on math proficiency (72% vs 44%).
- •Summit Public School: Shasta does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 37%).
- •Summit Public School: Shasta does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.8% vs 41.7%).
- •Sunset Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 26.9).
- •Summit Public School: Shasta is the larger school with 458 students compared with 348.
- •Summit Public School: Shasta is a charter school while Sunset Ridge Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Summit Public School: Shasta better than Sunset Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Summit Public School: Shasta ranks higher (72.9 vs 41.7 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 Summit Public School: Shasta and Sunset Ridge Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Daly City and Pacifica in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Summit Public School: Shasta: 458. Sunset Ridge Elementary: 348. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Summit Public School: Shasta and Sunset Ridge Elementary rank in California?
Summit Public School: Shasta is 79th of 1,343 and Sunset Ridge Elementary is 2412th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).