Sun Valley Elementary vs Vallecito Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.4 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
Vallecito Elementary
San Rafael · Public elementary · Grades K–5
408 students
| Measure | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael, California | Vallecito Elementary San Rafael, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #591 of 5,693 | #593 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8475 of 50,301 | #8481 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 523 | 408 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 408 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 19.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 25.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 69% |
| city | San Rafael | San Rafael |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (74.2 vs 74.2).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 69%).
- •Vallecito Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.6% vs 30%).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 25.5).
- •Sun Valley Elementary is the larger school with 523 students compared with 408.
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 Sun Valley Elementary better than Vallecito Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Sun Valley Elementary and Vallecito Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and San Rafael in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sun Valley Elementary: 523. Vallecito Elementary: 408. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sun Valley Elementary and Vallecito Elementary rank in California?
Sun Valley Elementary is 591st of 5,693 and Vallecito Elementary is 593rd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).