Sun Valley Elementary vs Yulupa Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 51 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
Yulupa Elementary
Santa Rosa · Public elementary · Grades K–3
523 students
| Measure | Sun Valley Elementary San Rafael, California | Yulupa Elementary Santa Rosa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #591 of 5,693 | #490 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8475 of 50,301 | #7302 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 523 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 523 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 31.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.7 | 21.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| city | San Rafael | Santa Rosa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Yulupa Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.1 vs 74.2).
- •Yulupa Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Yulupa Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Sun Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 31.7%).
- •Yulupa Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.8 vs 22.7).
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 Yulupa Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Yulupa Elementary ranks higher (76.1 vs 74.2 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 Sun Valley Elementary and Yulupa Elementary?
About 51 km in a straight line, between San Rafael and Santa Rosa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Sun Valley Elementary: 523. Yulupa Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Sun Valley Elementary and Yulupa Elementary rank in California?
Sun Valley Elementary is 591st of 5,693 and Yulupa Elementary is 490th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).