Sun Valley Elementary vs Terra Linda High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Sun Valley Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
523 students
Terra Linda High
San Rafael · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,248 students
| Measure | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael, California | Terra Linda High San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #591 of 5,693 | #368 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #8475 of 50,301 | #8059 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 523 | 1,248 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 1,248 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 45% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sun Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.2 vs 51.3).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 45%).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 62%).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 49.4%).
- •Terra Linda High does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.7).
- •Terra Linda High is the larger school with 1,248 students compared with 523.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Sun Valley Elementary better than Terra Linda High?
On the Success Index (US), Sun Valley Elementary ranks higher (74.2 vs 51.3 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 Sun Valley Elementary and Terra Linda High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sun Valley Elementary: 523. Terra Linda High: 1,248. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sun Valley Elementary and Terra Linda High rank in California?
Sun Valley Elementary is 591st of 5,693 and Terra Linda High is 368th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).