Discovery Elementary vs Sunny Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Washington, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary
Issaquah · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
508 students
Sunny Hills Elementary
Sammamish · Public elementary · Grades K–5
574 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary Issaquah, Washington | Sunny Hills Elementary Sammamish, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #20 of 1,154 | #57 of 1,154 |
| National rank | #1423 of 50,301 | #2424 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 508 | 574 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 574 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.9% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 90% | 82% |
| city | Issaquah | Sammamish |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 85.1).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (90% vs 82%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 84%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.9% vs 11.3%).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.5).
- •Sunny Hills Elementary is the larger school with 574 students compared with 508.
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 Discovery Elementary better than Sunny Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (87.6 vs 85.1 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 Discovery Elementary and Sunny Hills Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Issaquah and Sammamish in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 508. Sunny Hills Elementary: 574. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Sunny Hills Elementary rank in Washington?
Discovery Elementary is 20th of 1,154 and Sunny Hills Elementary is 57th of 1,154 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).