Briarcrest Elementary vs Brookside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briarcrest Elementary
Shoreline · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Brookside Elementary
Lake Forest Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
372 students
| Measure | Briarcrest Elementary Shoreline, Washington | Brookside Elementary Lake Forest Park, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #213 of 1,154 | #153 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #7312 of 50,301 | #5588 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 372 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 372 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 33.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 77% |
| city | Shoreline | Lake Forest Park |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 76.0).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 71%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 74%).
- •Brookside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.9% vs 35.9%).
- •Briarcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.9).
- •Briarcrest Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 372.
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 Briarcrest Elementary better than Brookside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary ranks higher (78.9 vs 76.0 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 Briarcrest Elementary and Brookside Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Shoreline and Lake Forest Park in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briarcrest Elementary: 454. Brookside Elementary: 372. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briarcrest Elementary and Brookside Elementary rank in Washington?
Briarcrest Elementary is 213th of 1,154 and Brookside Elementary is 153rd of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).